De waarde van de Russische roebel is naar het hoogste niveau gestegen in vier maanden. Dinsdagmiddag was 1 euro bijna 98 roebel waard.  ( 1 min )

Netbeheerder Alliander heeft samen met hogeschool Saxion een robothond ontwikkeld die ondergrondse gaslekken kan opsporen. De mechanische viervoeter moet uitkomst bieden bij het groeiende personeelstekort.  ( 1 min )

Het mediabedrijf van de Amerikaanse oud-president Donald Trump heeft in de eerste drie maanden van dit jaar flink verlies geleden. De Trump Media & Technology Group ging in maart naar de beurs in New York, maar maakte daar nauwelijks omzet.  ( 1 min )

Bestaanszekerheid was een van de grote verkiezingsthema's. De burger moest weer een stevige bodem onder het bestaan krijgen. Maar gebeurt dat ook met het huidige hoofdlijnenakkoord? 'Veel van de aangekondigde maatregelen zijn generiek.'  ( 9 min )

De formerende partijen willen de btw op onder andere kranten, theater en boeken verhogen van 9 naar 21 procent. Hoofdredacties van zo'n dertig nieuwsmedia roepen de Tweede Kamer dinsdag op dat tegen te houden. Wat vind jij van de plannen?  ( 1 min )

De jaarlijkse aandeelhoudersvergadering van Shell in Londen is dinsdag nog maar net begonnen als klimaatactivisten die alweer verstoren. "Shell vermoordt het klimaat", zingen de activisten. Zij worden verwijderd door de beveiligers, die in groten getale in conferentiecentrum aanwezig zijn.  ( 1 min )

Private lease kan negatief uitpakken voor starters die een hypotheek willen afsluiten. Door zo'n leasecontract voor een auto kun je duizenden euro's minder lenen voor de aankoop van een huis, waarschuwt Van Bruggen Adviesgroep.  ( 1 min )

ASML kan zijn geavanceerde chipmachines op afstand uitschakelen in het geval dat China Taiwan binnenvalt, melden ingewijden aan persbureau Bloomberg. Dat het Nederlandse concern zo de controle over de machines houdt, stelt de Amerikaanse overheid gerust.  ( 1 min )

ASML kan zijn geavanceerde chipmachines op afstand uitschakelen in het geval dat China Taiwan binnenvalt, melden ingewijden aan persbureau Bloomberg. Dat het Nederlandse concern zo de controle over de machines houdt, stelt de Amerikaanse overheid gerust.  ( 1 min )

Tegels, grind of kunstgras, voor dieren en insecten is de Nederlandse achtertuin niet bepaald een paradijs. Bouwbedrijven nemen daarom zelf het initiatief om de biodiversiteit in woonwijken te verbeteren.  ( 10 min )

Spelcomputerfabrikant Nintendo neemt de Amerikaanse gamestudio Shiver Entertainment over. Dat bedrijf zorgt ervoor dat je een game op verschillende typen spelcomputers kunt spelen. De overname komt op een belangrijk moment, want Nintendo introduceert volgend jaar een nieuwe spelcomputer.  ( 1 min )

Huishoudens met een beleggingspotje hebben in de eerste drie maanden van dit jaar flink geprofiteerd van de gestegen beurskoersen. Door een waardestijging en extra aankopen hadden huishoudens eind maart gezamenlijk 180,1 miljard euro aan beleggingen.  ( 1 min )

IBM unveiled several artificial intelligence updates on Tuesday that could help the company gain in the AI era.  ( 18 min )

XPeng reported better-than-expected first-quarter results Tuesday as deliveries of its electric vehicles jumped.  ( 17 min )

Macy's shares gained Tuesday after the retailer reported first-quarter earnings that indicated its turnaround plan involving 150 store closures appears to be working.  ( 18 min )

Lowe's shares rose in pre-market trading Tuesday after the home-improvement retailer reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analysts' estimates, despite declining from the year-ago period amid a pullback in home-improvement spending.  ( 18 min )

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On Tuesday, the company said that it is exploring to make the IBM Granite model series available later this year for use across the Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:CRM) Einstein 1 platform, with the aim to provide clients access to more models to enhance decision-making for AI CRM use cases. The Granite code models range from 3B to 34B parameters and come in both base and instruction-following model variants, which are suitable for tasks such as code generation and fixing bugs. Check This Out: IBM Ventur  ( 70 min )

Boise, Idaho-based Micron is one of the three large providers of HBM chips, an essential part of the hardware used in artificial intelligence servers. The company said in March its HBM chips, which refer to semiconductors used in the development of AI applications, were sold out for 2024.  ( 69 min )

Have Eli Lilly's successes translated into stock performance?  ( 70 min )

Amazon's largest shareholder is its founder, but Jeff Bezos isn't the only one with a large stake in the tech giant.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Peloton Interactive Inc. kicked off the sale of a new loan as it works to refinance existing debt and recover from a recent slump in sales.Most Read from BloombergHims Debuts $199 Weight-Loss Shots at 85% Discount to WegovyIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’One of the Last Big Bears on Wall Street Turns Bullish on US StocksFlorida’s 125% Surge in Property-Insurance Bills Sows HavocThe fitness com  ( 70 min )

Predicting market trends often feels more like art than science. Yet, despite its complexity, the data available can help decipher the nuances of stock movements. The TipRanks Smart Score is a perfect example. Scanning through the whole of the database and assembling the information for every stock according to 8 categories known to predict future share performance, the Smart Score combines those categories into a single score that allows investors to see at a glance how the stock is likely to m  ( 73 min )

Investors biding their time for Nvidia results looked to retail earnings and Fedspeak for clues to the economy.  ( 74 min )

A Delaware judge found that the court's original verdict lacked evidence.  ( 69 min )

Chinese EV maker XPeng Inc (NYSE:XPEV) reported fiscal first-quarter sales growth of 62.3% year-on-year, to 6.55 billion Chinese Yuan ($0.91 billion), beating the analyst consensus estimate of 6.17 billion Chinese Yuan ($0.87 billion). Total revenues declined 49.8% sequentially. Adjusted net loss per ADS of $0.21 beat the analyst consensus loss estimate of $0.27. The stock price gained after the print. The Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) rival’s quarterly vehicle deliveries increased 19.7% year-on-year  ( 70 min )

A group of Tesla shareholders are asking investors to vote against a compensation package worth more than $40 billion for CEO Elon Musk, saying that it's not in the electric vehicle maker's best interest. Tesla is struggling with falling global sales, slowing electric vehicle demand, an aging model lineup and a stock price that has tumbled 30% this year. The shareholder group, which includes New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, SOC Investment Group and Amalgamated Bank, said in a letter to shareholders that ratification of Musk's pay package would do nothing to promote Tesla's long-term growth and stability.  ( 70 min )

Home Depot earnings showed Wall Street with what to expect from Lowe's.  ( 71 min )

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This stock isn't as safe as it seems, and now isn't the time to dabble.  ( 71 min )

There are plenty of ways to prepare for a potential stock market correction while still meeting your long-term financial goals.  ( 73 min )

The MLP believes the midstream sector remains ripe for consolidation.  ( 71 min )

Former shareholder Thai Union had an "outsized influence on the company’s shrimp purchasing" Red Lobster's new CEO has alleged.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A coalition of Tesla Inc. shareholders is urging its peers to reject the $56 billion pay package for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk that the company’s board has asked investors to approve again.Most Read from BloombergOne Dead After Singapore Air Flight Hit By Severe TurbulenceASML and TSMC Can Disable Chip Machines If China Invades TaiwanHims Debuts $199 Weight-Loss Shots at 85% Discount to WegovyJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’Iran State TV Says ‘N  ( 70 min )

Macy’s recorded another quarter of sales declines, but not as much as Wall Street feared.  ( 71 min )

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Rate-setters have offered few clues on the timing for rate cuts this year and several Fed officials on Monday refrained from noting inflation moderating to the 2% target despite recent data pointing to easing consumer price pressures. Technology stocks kicked off the week on a strong note, driving the tech-heavy Nasdaq to its highest closing level on Monday while the S&P 500 inched closer to its all-time high hit last week.  ( 70 min )

Pfizer stock lost nearly half its value over the past couple of years, but some of the world's most successful investors bought millions of shares in the first quarter.  ( 71 min )

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These rapidly expanding companies could be among the biggest winners of the AI revolution.  ( 71 min )

These companies didn't get a headstart in AI but have massive potential in the market over the long term.  ( 71 min )

This REIT's yield might look tempting, but know what you're getting into.  ( 69 min )

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In a previous article about Roth conversions, an advisor wrote: "For many folks, a prime time for Roth conversions takes place during the years after retirement but before Social Security and RMDs kick in. Those can be relatively low-income years during which initiating a conversion can result in a triple benefit. Those benefits are: lower […] The post How Can I Do a Roth Conversion in Retirement If I Don't Have Earned Income? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 72 min )

Analysts and investors said Tuesday's jump was a result of unconfirmed talk that the Securities and Futures Commission might approve these products, after investors had previously thought they would be rejected. Bitcoin rallied sharply earlier this year after the SEC gave approval to several spot bitcoin ETFs, which have seen billions of dollars in inflows. VanEck, ARK Investment Management and seven other issuers have filed with the SEC to list spot ether ETFs.  ( 70 min )

Autonomous vehicles could transform the ride-sharing industry in the coming decade.  ( 72 min )

SoFi is attracting billions in customer deposits, and that is lowering its cost of funding loans.  ( 69 min )

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Realty Income gives its investors yet another raise.  ( 71 min )

While top-notch billionaire investors were showing Nvidia stock to the door during the March-ended quarter, they were piling into two other rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.  ( 74 min )

Ether's value surges as analysts suspect SEC may be leaning to ETF approvals.  ( 68 min )

These AI chip stocks have skyrocketed. Now their lofty share prices make them due for a split.  ( 75 min )

It's not too late to get in on the party.  ( 72 min )

These three stocks offer a combination of robust dividends and price appreciation potential.  ( 72 min )

Now may be the best opportunity in a long time to buy this undervalued ETF.  ( 71 min )

Some traders expect ether prices to reach as high as $4,000 in the coming days, with odds of an ether ETF approval raised to 75%.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian shares took a breather on Tuesday after seven days of gains, as Li Auto Inc.’s weak earnings report dragged down sentiment. Most of the region’s currencies slipped against the dollar.Most Read from BloombergHims Debuts $199 Weight-Loss Shots at 85% Discount to WegovyIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’One of the Last Big Bears on Wall Street Turns Bullish on US StocksFlorida’s 125% Surge in  ( 72 min )

When I covered ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE:ZIM) stock a month ago, it was trading at $10.24. Today, shares in the Israeli company trade for $19.18. The stock has surged 88% over the last month, as sentiment improved and analysts noted strong tailwinds in the container shipping sector. At the current price, I’m neutral on ZIM, as there’s a chance that the ZIM ship has sailed. Despite the positive transformation the company appears to be on, I just need more data to justify the surging  ( 71 min )

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Traders are pricing in a big move for Nvidia’s shares after the chipmaker reports earnings on Wednesday, though expectations for volatility are more muted than in the past, U.S. options markets show. Nvidia's options are primed for an 8.7% swing in either direction by Friday, according to data from options analytics firm Trade Alert. While massive by most measures, that implied move would fall far short of the 16.4% jump Nvidia’s shares notched after the company’s most recent quarterly earnings report.  ( 70 min )

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Cathie Wood is famous for her singular investing style. Favoring high growth and disruptors, she often appears to be throwing caution to the wind and willing to tread where other Wall Street titans may fear to go. However, outré Wood’s strategy might seem to some, there’s one risk she’s not willing to take. Addressing the recent comeback of meme stocks, the Ark Invest CEO recently issued a warning to investors keen to get in on the action, sensibly warning that it will end badly for many piling  ( 72 min )

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XPeng reported better-than-expected first-quarter results Tuesday as deliveries of its electric vehicles jumped.  ( 1 min )

Macy's shares gained Tuesday after the retailer reported first-quarter earnings that indicated its turnaround plan involving 150 store closures appears to be working.  ( 1 min )

Lowe's shares rose in pre-market trading Tuesday after the home-improvement retailer reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analysts' estimates, despite declining from the year-ago period amid a pullback in home-improvement spending.  ( 1 min )

Nordson shares traded sharply lower ahead of Tuesday's opening bell after the industrial equipment maker trimmed its annual sales and earnings outlook amid weakness in electronics orders and agricultural challenges in Europe. Monitor this important chart level.  ( 1 min )

You know you need to keep your personal finances better organized. Should you hire professional help, and if so what kind?  ( 1 min )

Explore whether going to law school is still worth it by comparing the debt you acquire and the salary you make.  ( 1 min )

Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev was convicted of money laundering by a Dutch judge and received a 64-month prison sentence, in a case that could have implications for others.  ( 20 min )

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Dell Technologies on Monday unveiled a slew of announcements related to artificial intelligence (AI), ranging from new AI PCs to expanded data center offerings as the company deepens its partnerships with AI leaders like Nvidia and Microsoft.  ( 18 min )

Microsoft unveiled a new category of Windows PCs designed for artificial intelligence called Copilot+ PCs.  ( 18 min )

The S&P 500 added 0.1% on Monday, May 20, 2024, ahead of a hotly anticipated earnings report from Nvidia and the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes set for release later in the week.  ( 18 min )

Gold and silver ETFs have gained as prices of the underlying metals hit new highs.  ( 19 min )

Injections will have the same key ingredient as popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro  ( 18 min )

Tech sector gains helped power the Nasdaq to a record intraday high on Monday, May 20, 2024, while the S&P 500 was also higher.  ( 18 min )

The spot price of gold reached a record high as markets continued to digest economic data raising hopes the Federal Reserve could move to cut interest rates.  ( 18 min )

Nvidia faces an increasingly high bar to beat estimates for its quarterly results, with analysts warning investors' sky-high expectations could contribute to volatility in the AI chipmaker's stock price.  ( 18 min )

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings was the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 Monday after the Miami-based cruise operator raised its full-year guidance amid strong demand.  ( 17 min )

Lowe's reports first-quarter earnings before the bell Tuesday, with analysts expecting a decline in revenue and earnings from a year ago amid a pullback in home-improvement spending.  ( 19 min )

A number of factors that impacted U.S. bank earnings last month like higher-for-longer interest rates and rising credit card debt could also impact earnings from several of Canada's biggest banks, set to be released over the rest of the month.  ( 19 min )

London-listed shares of Keywords Studios surged 60% in intraday trading Monday after the video game maker said it was "in advanced discussions" to be acquired by private equity firm EQT.  ( 17 min )

American depositary receipts of Li Auto sank Monday after the Chinese electric vehicle maker posted a 36% drop in first-quarter profit as it lowered car prices.  ( 17 min )

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Silver will remain in focus on Monday after the metal climbed to an 11-year high above the key psychological $30 level. Monitor this important chart level.  ( 18 min )

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A group founded by a prominent anti-affirmative action activist on Monday sued Southwest Airlines, alleging that a two-decade-old program that awards free round-trip flights to Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students is racially discriminatory. Edward Blum's American Alliance for Equal Rights in a lawsuit filed in federal court in Dallas alleged that the airline's program violated federal civil rights laws by excluding non-Hispanic students from eligibility for free tickets. His group alleged that as a result, two Asian and white students who were members of his nonprofit were barred from applying to the program.  ( 70 min )

These three chipmakers are arguably the best way to profit from what could be years of AI demand.  ( 71 min )

Registration data showed a surprise truck overtaking Rivian's R1T.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- United Parcel Service Inc. sold $2.6 billion in high-grade bonds Monday as companies rush to price new debt ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. Most Read from BloombergHims Debuts $199 Weight-Loss Shots at 85% Discount to WegovyIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’One of the Last Big Bears on Wall Street Turns Bullish on US StocksASML and TSMC Can Disable Chip Machines If China Invades TaiwanThe pac  ( 70 min )

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Trump Media and Technology Group, the owner of former President Donald Trump's social networking site Truth Social, lost more than $300 million last quarter, according to its first earnings report as a publicly traded company. For the three-month period that ended March 31, the company posted a loss of $327.6 million, which it said included $311 million in non-cash expenses related to its merger with a company called Digital World Acquisition Corp., which was essentially a pile of cash looking for a target to merge with. It’s an example of what’s called a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, which can give young companies quicker and easier routes to getting their shares trading publicly.  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Palo Alto Networks Inc. slid in late trading after giving a downbeat sales forecast for the current period, renewing concerns about a slowdown in cybersecurity services. Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteSpeedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’One of the Last Big Bears on Wall Street Turns Bullish on US StocksHims Debuts $199 Weight-Loss Shots at 85%  ( 70 min )

The CEO of JPMorgan Chase made it clear Monday he now envisions a day when he will no longer run the largest US bank in fewer than five years.  ( 34 min )

The CEO of JPMorgan Chase made it clear Monday he now envisions a day when he will no longer run the largest US bank in fewer than five years.  ( 71 min )

More than 900 firms at least $100 million in size bought into spot Bitcoin ETFs.  ( 70 min )

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked aspiring ether exchange-traded fund exchanges to update 19b-4 filings ahead of a key deadline this week. The SEC had previously been expected to reject the ether ETF filings, and while there's no guarantee of approval, the move suggests progress is being made. The exchanges that want to list and trade shares of spot ether {{ETH}} exchange-traded funds are abruptly being asked by regulators to update key filings related to these products.  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said its partnership with Dell Technologies Inc. will spread artificial intelligence to a wider range of customers, helping businesses and organizations create their own “AI factories.”Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteSpeedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’One of the Last Big Bears on Wall Street Tu  ( 70 min )

Markets previously had mostly priced in SEC rejections of the proposed funds beginning this week.  ( 69 min )

Intel and AMD have been competing for years, but in this comparison, only one stock is the better buy.  ( 69 min )

This cybersecurity leader delivers solid financial results in a high-growth industry.  ( 71 min )

Dave Ramsey, a vocal advocate for living debt-free, recently addressed the financial concerns of Aaron from Richmond, Virginia, during a call on his show. Aaron and his wife, currently focused on Ramsey’s Baby Step two — paying off all debt — faced a dilemma about pausing their 401(k) contributions due to an unexpected tax bill. Don't Miss: Reddit user reveals his retirement account’s “hourly wage” — how much does your money really make per hour? Can you guess how many Americans successfully ret  ( 71 min )

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In his 2016 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, legendary investor Warren Buffett wrote, “Every decade or so, dark clouds will fill the economic skies, and they will briefly rain gold. When downpours of that sort occur, it’s imperative that we ...  ( 71 min )

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Find the latest United States Steel Corporation (X) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

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BlackRock was sued for $20 million by a whistleblowing former vice president who said the asset manager fired him after shutting down a search engine that could monitor client discussions about illegal investments, including in China. In a complaint on Saturday, Hamdan Azhar said BlackRock ordered him in March 2022 to stop work on Trend Spotter, which he had developed, and transfer his projects to Rightpoint, where the husband of his former boss Tiffany Perkins-Munn worked. The Brooklyn resident said he was fired two months later after objecting persistently to a $2 million contract that BlackRock awarded Rightpoint before Perkins-Munn's own resignation, calling it "illegal self-dealing."  ( 70 min )

The 401(k) of 2024 is nothing like the 401(k) of 1984  ( 71 min )

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Jeff Bezos may be best known as the founder of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), but the billionaire has several lesser-known business interests across multiple industries. Through his investment firm, Bezos Expeditions, Bezos has made several ...  ( 70 min )

A recent survey from GoBankingRates.com has revealed the country’s number one best place to retire. Learn where this retirement haven is and why it scored 92 on its livability index. Choosing a place to retire is an important decision to make and according to a report from the Alliance for Lifetime Income, America is soon going to be hitting its record numbers of retirement also known as the ‘silver tsunami." The report revealed that a staggering 4.1 million Americans are set to turn 65 years ol  ( 71 min )

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The metals market is on fire as gold and copper hit new records, while silver reached a 12-year high.  ( 70 min )

The metals market is on fire as gold and copper hit new records, while silver reached a 12-year high.  ( 70 min )

Bill Ackman has a long history of beating the market with a very concentrated portfolio.  ( 69 min )

High-net-worth individuals, or HNWIs, are those with $1 million or more in liquid assets. This group significantly impacts not just managing their wealth but also shaping broader economic trends. They’re often ahead of the curve in spotting and setting new investment patterns. When it comes to investing, HNWIs like to spread their investments across various asset classes, but they’re particularly big on real estate. They allocate about 32% of their wealth to residential properties and 21% to com  ( 71 min )

A new report from Fitch Ratings showed that home prices are overvalued in 90% of U.S. metro areas – but the problem is most pronounced in five states.  ( 70 min )

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Nvidia's last stock split occurred amid similar circumstances.  ( 26 min )

Despite a strong start to the year for stock markets, investors in Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) have been left bitterly disappointed with its shares down by approximately 20% at the time of this writing. After the earnings miss, Laxman Narasimhan, the new CEO of Starbucks, appeared on Jim Cramer's Mad Money to try and explain both the results and the company's path forward. Don't Miss: Startup behind ‘the #1 free contractor app' grows 162% YoY, opens its doors for investors at a $100 minimum. Invest  ( 26 min )

Morgan Stanley chief investment officer Mike Wilson believes an improving growth outlook and an earnings rebound will drive the S&P 500 higher over the next year.  ( 71 min )

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Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:LI) reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 36.4% year-on-year to $3.55 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $3.84 billion. Adjusted net earnings per ADS was $0.17 missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.35. The stock price dropped after the results. Vehicle sales increased 32.3% to $3.4 billion, mainly attributable to the increase in vehicle deliveries. Total vehicle deliveries were 80,400 units in the quarter, an 52.9% Y/Y increase. Also Read:  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, succumbing to onerous leases, high labor costs and a disastrous unlimited shrimp promotion. Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteEbrahim Raisi, Iranian President Confronting West, Dies at 63Speedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeSaudi Crown Prince Postpones Japan Trip Over King’s HealthChina’s Housing Rescue Too Small to End Crisis, Analysts SayThe Orla  ( 70 min )

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These stocks are poised for more gains in 2024 and beyond.  ( 72 min )

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Data center services are witnessing outsized demand as the AI revolution unfolds.  ( 71 min )

Yardeni Research’s chief investment strategist, Ed Yardeni, told clients in a note that the stock indexes could soar even higher thanks to  ( 70 min )

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The nation's largest bank boosted expectations for a key revenue source in 2024 due partly to fewer rate cuts expected from the Federal Reserve.  ( 70 min )

Under a deal signed on May 10, the French drugmaker will take a 4.9% stake in Novavax for $70 million at a lofty valuation. Shah Capital had also opposed proposals related to executive compensation. The fund, which owns an about 7.8% stake in Novavax, reiterated that the Sanofi agreement was a "long-awaited step in the right direction".  ( 69 min )

(Bloomberg) -- For Filicia Porter, the insurance bills were the final straw. They’d been climbing steeply for her assisted-living business as Florida was battered with ever more-powerful storms, and eventually, the numbers stopped adding up.Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteEbrahim Raisi, Iranian President Confronting West, Dies at 63Speedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeSaudi Crown Prince Postpones Japan Trip Over King’s  ( 73 min )

Find the latest BCE, Inc. (BCE) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

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Investors are bracing for Fed minutes and Nvidia earnings in coming days that could test the recent rally in stocks.  ( 73 min )

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With its share price around $950, Nvidia could be a candidate for another stock split.  ( 71 min )

These energy stocks have insulated much of their business from oil price volatility.  ( 72 min )

Apple made headlines following its announced $110 billion share buyback, but another company also buying back stock may be the better opportunity.  ( 35 min )

All the three major indexes marked their fourth straight week of gains on Friday as upbeat corporate earnings and softer-than-expected inflation data supported hopes for interest rate cuts this year. Both the benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq touched an all-time high last week, while the blue-chip Dow closed above the 40,000 level on Friday. Investors are keenly awaiting quarterly results from artificial intelligence (AI) chip leader Nvidia and minutes of the Fed's latest monetary policy meeting, both scheduled for Wednesday.  ( 70 min )

Gold jumped to fresh record highs after Iran’s president was killed in a helicopter crash.  ( 69 min )

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I am approaching the time when I'll take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from my individual retirement account (IRA). I am in a quandary about what I can do with this anticipated largesse of cash. I do not necessarily need the … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I Don't Need Them ‘Dumped Into My Checking Account.' What Can I Do With RMDs? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 64 min )

There's new data about the future of Social Security.  ( 71 min )

It's important for companies to remain flexible with their EV strategies at a time when the market is slowing. Ford is doing just that.  ( 70 min )

There's a lot to like with these great stocks.  ( 71 min )

Spending on artificial intelligence is soaring, and Palantir and Arm Holdings are poised to benefit from the increase.  ( 69 min )

Tesla has two secret weapons that will help it dominate the automotive industry.  ( 71 min )

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SoFi Technologies is creating a competitive advantage through superior technology for financial services.  ( 69 min )

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Prominent billionaire investors shockingly sent two premier income stocks to the chopping block in the March-ended quarter, while piling into a monthly dividend payer with a nearly 15% yield.  ( 73 min )

In the minds of investors, not all businesses have fully recovered from the pandemic.  ( 71 min )

The company got another lifeline from the U.S. government, giving it more time to build a sustainable business.  ( 69 min )

The Oracle of Omaha's $7 billion stake in a previously "confidential" stock is dwarfed by an even more daunting figure.  ( 72 min )

Wall Street is betting on a blowout quarterly report from Nvidia on Wednesday, with its stock near record highs as investors look for evidence that the AI chipmaker can maintain its explosive growth and stay ahead of rivals. The results will be the latest test for Wall Street's picks-and-shovels trade that has turned Nvidia into the biggest winner of the generative AI boom, thanks to its chips that are essential in powering technology such as Google's Gemini to OpenAI's ChatGPT. A more than six-fold surge in its shares since the start of 2023 has made Nvidia Wall Street's third-most valuable firm, worth more than $2.30 trillion.  ( 71 min )

Amazon stock has soared fivefold since 2016, but if you missed out on those gains, Sea Limited might offer another chance.  ( 72 min )

Super Micro Computer is exciting investors with its incredible top-line expansion.  ( 69 min )

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High yields and a strong chance for steady payout raises in the years ahead make these great stocks to buy now.  ( 71 min )

This AI stock could be poised for a breakout.  ( 70 min )

The jury found that AstraZeneca's Tagrisso violated Pfizer's Wyeth unit's patent rights.  ( 69 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s capital outflows worsened in April, underscoring headwinds for the yuan amid a weak domestic economy and uncertainties over the Federal Reserve’s rate trajectory.Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteEbrahim Raisi, Iranian President Confronting West, Dies at 63Speedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeChina’s Housing Rescue Too Small to End Crisis, Analysts SaySaudi Crown Prince Postpones Japan Trip Over Ki  ( 70 min )

Shares were once a big winner, but now they're well off their peak price.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- One of Wall Street’s most prominent bears has just turned positive on the outlook for US stocks.Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteEbrahim Raisi, Iranian President Confronting West, Dies at 63Speedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeChina’s Housing Rescue Too Small to End Crisis, Analysts SaySaudi Crown Prince Postpones Japan Trip Over King’s HealthMorgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson now sees the S&P 500 rising 2%  ( 62 min )

These energy stocks are set to generate significant amounts of cash and will return much of it to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.  ( 71 min )

Predator-maker General Atomics and defense stock IPO candidate Anduril just beat out three of the U.S.'s biggest defense contractors.  ( 71 min )

Buffett's mystery stock is finally revealed.  ( 71 min )

Our favorite strategy is to buy Bitcoin Spot, Sell 100,000 strike call, and Sell 50,000 strike put for the December 2024 expiry, 10x research said in a note.  ( 70 min )

It's now Buffett's biggest holding by far for Berkshire Hathaway.  ( 71 min )

Is this a bargain price or a value trap?  ( 71 min )

The company's strong performance has lifted shares this year.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Copper surged to a fresh record, extending a months-long rally that’s been driven by financial investors who have piled into the market in anticipation of supply shortages.Most Read from BloombergWreckage of Iran President’s Helicopter Seen, State Media SaysSpeedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeEven If Alito Is Right, the Upside-Down Flag Was WrongGantz Says He’ll Quit Unless Netanyahu Moves to New War PlanChina-Bound Oil Tanker Hit by Houthi Missile in Red  ( 62 min )

Gold prices hit an all-time high on Monday as a slowing U.S. inflation trend boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve could deliver its first interest rate cut soon, while silver scaled a more than 11-year peak. Spot gold was up 0.9% at $2,436.76 per ounce, as of 0340 GMT after hitting a record high of $2440.49 earlier in the session. The main driver for gold is that there is a soft U.S. dollar and sentiment is being boosted on the basis that the Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates soon, said Kyle Rodda, a financial market analyst at Capital.com.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Gold notched a fresh all-time high, as investor demand soared across the broader metals complex amid increasing optimism the US will cut rates this year.Most Read from BloombergIran’s President Missing After Helicopter Crash in Dense FogEven If Alito Is Right, the Upside-Down Flag Was WrongGantz Says He’ll Quit Unless Netanyahu Moves to New War PlanChina-Bound Oil Tanker Hit by Houthi Missile in Red Sea, US SaysSpeedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeBullion  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set to climb in early trading after US equities notched a fresh record amid resilient corporate earnings and China took steps to shore up its property market. Most Read from BloombergIran’s President Missing After Helicopter Crash in Dense FogGantz Says He’ll Quit Unless Netanyahu Moves to New War PlanEven If Alito Is Right, the Upside-Down Flag Was WrongChina-Bound Oil Tanker Hit by Houthi Missile in Red Sea, US SaysSaudi King to Receive Treatment at Palace for L  ( 71 min )

Nederland telt op dit moment 14.356 taxibedrijven. Dat is bijna 30 procent meer dan vijf jaar geleden, blijkt uit cijfers van de Kamer van Koophandel. Er zijn voornamelijk zelfstandigen bij gekomen.  ( 1 min )

Nederland telt op dit moment 14.356 taxibedrijven. Dat is bijna 30 procent meer dan vijf jaar terug, blijkt uit cijfers van de Kamer van Koophandel. De stijging komt vooral doordat er veel zelfstandigen zijn bijgekomen.  ( 1 min )

De prijs van goud is maandag gestegen naar een nieuw recordniveau. De dood van de Iraanse president Ebrahim Raisi speelde daar een rol in. Op de markt zijn er namelijk zorgen over de instabiliteit in het Midden-Oosten door zijn overlijden.  ( 1 min )

Wie tweedehandsspullen wil zoeken op Marktplaats kan problemen ondervinden met bijvoorbeeld inloggen. Bij Allestoringen.nl zijn maandagochtend meer dan tienduizend meldingen binnengekomen van mensen die zeggen dat Marktplaats niet goed werkt.  ( 1 min )

Wie tweedehandsspullen wil zoeken op Marktplaats kan problemen ondervinden met bijvoorbeeld inloggen. Bij Allestoringen.nl zijn maandagochtend meer dan tienduizend meldingen binnengekomen van mensen die zeggen dat Marktplaats niet goed werkt.  ( 1 min )

Ryanair zette vorig jaar een recordwinst in de boeken, ondanks het wachten op nieuwe vliegtuigen door fabrikant Boeing. De Ierse budgetmaatschappij vervoerde afgelopen boekjaar 184 miljoen passagiers, bijna een kwart meer dan in het laatste jaar voor de coronapandemie.  ( 1 min )

Ryanair heeft ondanks het wachten op nieuwe Boeings vorig jaar een recordwinst in de boeken gezet. De Ierse budgetmaatschappij vervoerde in het afgelopen boekjaar 184 miljoen passagiers. Dat is bijna een kwart meer dan in het laatste jaar voor de coronapandemie.  ( 1 min )

Het stallen van spaargeld op buitenlandse rekeningen levert doorgaans een stuk meer op. In landen als Frankrijk en Scandinavië kun je eenvoudig spaarrekeningen openen met meer dan 3 procent rente. Is sparen in het buitenland wel veilig?  ( 1 min )

Je kunt in de supermarkt bijna geen stap meer zetten zonder dat je in beeld bent van een camera. Verschillende winkels experimenteren zelfs met slimme camera's of bodycams tegen diefstal en agressie. Maar dat heeft niet altijd effect, zeggen experts.  ( 1 min )

Palo Alto Networks shares fell nearly 9% in extended hours trading Monday after the cybersecurity firm issued a lackluster outlook. Monitor this important chart area.  ( 1 min )

Palo Alto Networks reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter earnings, but shares of the company fell in after-hours trading as it reported a revenue outlook in line with estimates.  ( 1 min )

Dell Technologies on Monday unveiled a slew of announcements related to artificial intelligence (AI), ranging from new AI PCs to expanded data center offerings as the company deepens its partnerships with AI leaders like Nvidia and Microsoft.  ( 1 min )

Microsoft unveiled a new category of Windows PCs designed for artificial intelligence called Copilot+ PCs.  ( 1 min )

Nvidia faces an increasingly high bar to beat estimates for its quarterly results, with analysts warning investors' sky-high expectations could contribute to volatility in the AI chipmaker's stock price.  ( 1 min )

Lowe's reports first-quarter earnings before the bell Tuesday, with analysts expecting a decline in revenue and earnings from a year ago amid a pullback in home-improvement spending.  ( 1 min )

A number of factors that impacted U.S. bank earnings last month like higher-for-longer interest rates and rising credit card debt could also impact earnings from several of Canada's biggest banks, set to be released over the rest of the month.  ( 1 min )

London-listed shares of Keywords Studios surged 60% in intraday trading Monday after the video game maker said it was "in advanced discussions" to be acquired by private equity firm EQT.  ( 1 min )

American depositary receipts of Li Auto sank Monday after the Chinese electric vehicle maker posted a 36% drop in first-quarter profit as it lowered car prices.  ( 1 min )

Monday.com shares jumped Wednesday as the maker of cloud-based workflow software added customers, set a free cash flow record, and gave better-than-expected guidance.  ( 1 min )

Johnson Controls stock moved higher in premarket trading Monday after a report that activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a stake of more than $1 billion in the company. Monitor this important chart level.  ( 1 min )

Read an analysis of the Chinese economy and its major sectors as a percentage of gross domestic product.  ( 1 min )

ETFs have become so popular because of the many advantages they offer. Still, investors must keep in mind that they aren't without risks.  ( 1 min )

Using the right job boards for your industry can dramatically reduce the time it takes to find gainful employment.  ( 1 min )

Book at least a week in advance and try these less-well-known routes to the least pricey first class seats.  ( 1 min )

Since the nation’s first currency was established in colonial-era Boston, the city’s currency exchange situation has come a long way.  ( 1 min )

Get the most bang for your buck in America's amusement-park capital by knowing where and how to exchange foreign currency in Orlando, Fla.  ( 1 min )

The best time to buy stocks is when the market is tanking, according to history. Selling put options is one strategy to consider when that happens.  ( 1 min )

Analysts see Nvidia's earnings per share soaring 474% to $5.22, with revenue up 241% to $24.5 billion.  ( 70 min )

Broadly speaking, the global backdrop for Asian markets is still bright, with investors confident that the Fed will soon cut U.S. interest rates keeping the dollar, bond yields and volatility in check, and boosting risk assets. But there's a cloud that shows no sign of lifting: China. The economic "data dump" from Beijing on Friday showed that China's recovery is sputtering - investment growth slowed, retail sales expanded at the slowest pace since late 2022, and new home prices fell at the fastest rate in nine years.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- When US markets reopen next Tuesday after the long weekend, everything will likely seem normal. It’s only after the close and in the following days that any cracks are expected to appear.Most Read from BloombergIranian President Is Missing After Helicopter Crash in Dense FogGantz Says He’ll Quit Unless Netanyahu Moves to New War PlanEven If Alito Is Right, the Upside-Down Flag Was WrongChina-Bound Oil Tanker Hit by Houthi Missile in Red Sea, US SaysA 25-Year-Old BofA Trader Dies S  ( 76 min )

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The AIP "boot camps" are helping Palantir make inroads.  ( 70 min )

The near-term weakness that this cybersecurity stock is facing could eventually pave the way for stronger long-term growth thanks to AI.  ( 71 min )

Luxury watch prices are moderating on the secondary market, but retailers like Watches of Switzerland see demand continuing to outpace supply.  ( 71 min )

Saving for retirement is one of the most important parts of securing your financial future. While programs like Social Security can help, they often aren't enough on their own. This is why it is crucial to have retirement savings of … Continue reading → The post How Long Will $800,000 Last in Retirement? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 72 min )

Following an impressive first-quarter earnings report, shares in Alphabet are up big.  ( 71 min )

Microsoft has entered a new phase of growth, ignited by aggressive AI investments.  ( 63 min )

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Attendees at JPMorgan's annual investor day Monday will be listening for answers to some key questions. A top concern is how much longer Jamie Dimon plans to run the largest US bank.  ( 73 min )

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The company's dividend looks sustainable, provided management hits its medium-term targets.  ( 70 min )

Investors weren't pleased with the latest financial update that Shopify's management provided.  ( 71 min )

Wall Street pros say there's more room to grow with stock markets around record highs.  ( 71 min )

Fundamentals support Nvidia's rally more than you may realize.  ( 74 min )

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a very popular way to save for retirement - especially if you don't have access to a workplace retirement account like a 401(k). While there are several important decisions to make when saving with … Continue reading → The post Three Tips to Make the Most of Your IRA appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 71 min )

The iPhone maker is home to a lucrative services business worth investing in.  ( 71 min )

Around-the-clock stock trading is likely the future, executives at several trading platforms say, thanks to increased demand from international markets and a new generation of investors who expect constant online access.  ( 72 min )

This new fast-casual chain is looking to expand nationally.  ( 71 min )

Is beauty retailer Ulta's slowing growth a temporary issue or a pattern?  ( 72 min )

New indicators of a cooling economy eased inflation concerns, driving the S&P 500 to record highs last week. The index, which dropped around 4% in April, is now up 11% for the year. Will this momentum continue? Savita Subramanian, head of US Equity and Quantitative strategy at Bank of America, believes it will. She’s taking an upbeat stance on the current market outlook, and backs it with a look at long-term results from the past 300-plus quarters. “20 were recessionary, 13 were stagflationary,  ( 73 min )

A crucial earnings report from AI leader Nvidia greets a stock market that hit new records last week.  ( 29 min )

Investors looking for an attractively valued AI stock that could deliver healthy long-term gains should take a closer look at this name before it starts soaring.  ( 71 min )

The biotech still hasn't lost momentum.  ( 71 min )

Roth accounts have attractive tax advantages, but also a hidden advantage few people talk about.  ( 69 min )

The Under Armour meltdown continues.  ( 74 min )

This booming restaurant business has crushed the market in the past few years.  ( 71 min )

Collect some passive income while AI tailwinds drive growth at these companies.  ( 71 min )

Didi Global Inc's co-founder Jean Liu has stepped down from her roles as president and board director of China's biggest ride-hailing firm to take on a new role, according to an internal company memo. Didi, which is seen as China's answer to Uber but has faced prolonged regulatory scrutiny, will no longer have a position of president, it said in the memo seen by Reuters. Liu, a former Goldman Sachs banker who has been at the helm of Didi for a decade, will take on a new role as "permanent partner" and will maintain her current duties including serving as chief people officer, Liu and CEO Will Cheng said in the internal letter sent to employees on Sunday.  ( 70 min )

Experts are revising their forecasts about mortgage rates and home prices for the rest of the year.  ( 71 min )

No matter what happens, these stocks are unlikely to disappear from the AI scene.  ( 72 min )

These companies can turn idle cash into a passive income stream.  ( 72 min )

Energy Transfer stock can make you a millionaire, but you need to do this one thing.  ( 70 min )

These businesses are building tech that could exceed the abilities of today's AI.  ( 71 min )

Billionaire money managers have bought millions of shares of both Pfizer and Walgreens Boots Alliance this year.  ( 71 min )

This probably isn't a great time to bet on China.  ( 71 min )

Nvidia's dominance in the artificial intelligence chip market has helped the stock to soar.  ( 71 min )

These companies are trading at a better value than AMD and have massive growth potential.  ( 71 min )

Eli Lilly's biggest growth drivers today are its weight loss drugs.  ( 71 min )

If you’re searching for today’s best CD rates, we’ve narrowed down some of the top offers. Learn more about CD rates today.  ( 65 min )

Benefit cuts may be coming, but the situation isn't as bad as some might think.  ( 71 min )

Tech entrepreneur Jack Dorsey thinks Bitcoin could soon be worth $1 million or more. Here's why.  ( 71 min )

Shares of the chip stock have been on a tear in the last few years.  ( 70 min )

Will investors see another nice distribution increase in 2025?  ( 71 min )

Berkshire Hathaway is the creation of Warren Buffett, so what will it be when Buffett steps aside?  ( 71 min )

These companies have terrible unit economics and are in precarious financial positions.  ( 71 min )

Medical Properties Trust expects to replace its troubled top tenant over the coming months.  ( 71 min )

The artificial intelligence (AI) rockstar is poised to report earnings on Wednesday. Will the stock rally higher?  ( 72 min )

These stocks have incredible long-term potential if you can hold tight.  ( 35 min )

This tech giant's future stock price could depend on whether investors classify it as an auto company or an artificial intelligence company.  ( 72 min )

This predictive tool has flawlessly forecast five stock market downturns ranging between 20% and 89%.  ( 73 min )

AI could be the "biggest technological shift" of our lifetimes. This company has decades of experience and is positioned to thrive.  ( 72 min )

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If it gets a good price, it could be a move that's hard to mess up.  ( 71 min )

Many big tech companies have completed stock splits over the last few years.  ( 34 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Across Europe, banks are trying to figure out how to handle a growing risk lurking in residential mortgage portfolios: energy consumption.Most Read from BloombergGantz Says He’ll Quit Unless Netanyahu Moves to New War PlanA 25-Year-Old BofA Trader Dies Suddenly at Industry OutingChina-Bound Oil Tanker Hit by Houthi Missile in Red Sea, US SaysUS Company Becomes World’s Most Valuable Solar Firm After Chinese Rivals SlipZyn Shortage? Nicotine Pouches Out of Stock in Several US States  ( 72 min )

Data center services are on the rise as generative AI continues to fuel the broader technology sector.  ( 71 min )

The S&P 500 is great if you want to track the market, but what if your goals are a little different? For example, you need income...  ( 71 min )

Tepper is still heavily invested in the AI revolution, but is expanding his portfolio to other shores.  ( 73 min )

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Forget about Gamestop (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC). Robinhood Markets stock is the picks-and-shovels way to invest in the resurgence of meme stocks. With meme stock mania seemingly heating back up, investors are eyeing shares of some of 2021’s big meme stocks again. But rather than chase shares of a specific meme stock, the smart way to invest in the theme of retail investors piling back into the market is to invest in Robinhood Markets, which will continue to benefit from the inf  ( 72 min )

The wide range of spot and contract rates being offered may help trigger a strong market shift later in the year. The post Historic trucking rate disparity could cripple service in late ’24 appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 71 min )

Beneficiaries will not be able to maximize their tax savings with a Roth IRA unless it is passed down in a certain manner.  ( 1 min )

The essence of the Fed's balance sheet is quite simple: Anything the Fed must pay money for facbecomes the Fed's asset.  ( 1 min )

The list of prohibited investment vehicles is short, but it's important to know what is off limits, for example, life insurance.  ( 1 min )

Coming up: earnings from Nvidia, Lowe’s, Target, and more  ( 18 min )

Stock Returns Tend to Dip Mid-Year, But Abandoning the Market May Not Pay Off  ( 20 min )

Brussels Airlines maakt formeel bezwaar tegen de nieuwe omgevingsvergunning voor Brussels Airport, omdat bij de totstandkoming ervan Europese regels niet zouden zijn nageleefd. Het vliegveld staat ook wel bekend als luchthaven Zaventem.  ( 1 min )

Brussels Airlines maakt formeel bezwaar tegen de nieuwe omgevingsvergunning voor Brussels Airport, omdat Europese regels bij de totstandkoming ervan niet zouden zijn gerespecteerd. De luchthaven staat ook wel bekend als Zaventem.  ( 1 min )

De Italiaanse sportwagenfabrikant Lamborghini wacht voorlopig met het volledig elektrisch maken van zijn sportwagens. Topman Stephan Winkelmann zegt dat het op zich geen probleem is om snelle elektrische auto's te produceren, maar emotionele aspecten spelen een grote rol.  ( 1 min )

Dat de kerncentrale in Borssele langer openblijft, was al bekend. Nu willen PVV, VVD, NSC en BBB er nog eens vier nieuwe kerncentrales bijbouwen. Een vol stroomnet en een behoorlijk prijskaartje versperren mogelijk de weg.  ( 1 min )

Dat de kerncentrale in Borssele langer openblijft, was al bekend. Nu willen PVV, VVD, NSC en BBB er nog eens vier nieuwe kerncentrales bijbouwen. Een vol stroomnet en een behoorlijk prijskaartje versperren mogelijk de weg.  ( 1 min )

Marktplaats bestaat 25 jaar. In die tijd is het uiterlijk van de site nauwelijks veranderd, in tegenstelling tot het soort producten dat op het online platform wordt verhandeld. Nog iets dat hetzelfde is gebleven: we zoeken met afstand het meest op 'gratis'.  ( 1 min )

Marktplaats bestaat 25 jaar. In die tijd is het uiterlijk van de site nauwelijks veranderd, in tegenstelling tot het soort producten dat op het online platform wordt verhandeld. Nog iets dat hetzelfde is gebleven: we zoeken met afstand het meest op 'gratis'.  ( 1 min )

“I had to look up that word . . . I will tell you, anybody who knows me, knows that I am not lackadaisical, now that I know what that word means."  ( 70 min )

Cybersecurity is a hot and growing industry.  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Inflation-related releases across the Group of Seven will prime central bankers for crucial June interest-rate decisions, just as they meet in Italy to discuss the state of the world economy.Most Read from BloombergGantz Says He’ll Quit Unless Netanyahu Moves to New War PlanA 25-Year-Old BofA Trader Dies Suddenly at Industry OutingUS Company Becomes World’s Most Valuable Solar Firm After Chinese Rivals SlipZyn Shortage? Nicotine Pouches Out of Stock in Several US StatesChina-Bound  ( 74 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Big US bond investors have been aggressively shifting money into long-dated notes, betting that the unloved asset class will be one of the winners from eventual interest rate cuts.Most Read from BloombergA 25-Year-Old BofA Trader Dies Suddenly at Industry OutingChina Attempts to End Property Crisis With Broad Rescue PackageUS Company Becomes World’s Most Valuable Solar Firm After Chinese Rivals SlipZyn Shortage? Nicotine Pouches Out of Stock in Several US StatesChina Says Agricult  ( 72 min )

The industrial company's payout ratio suggests it can grow the dividend aggressively, but investors should think twice.  ( 69 min )

Three digital assets are primed for significant gains in the wake of Bitcoin's latest halving event. There's a crypto for every taste here.  ( 71 min )

AMD was dealt a reality check after the last earnings update.  ( 71 min )

These companies have excellent records of paying dividends, which isn't likely to end anytime soon.  ( 72 min )

Shares aren't far from their all-time highs, but there's room for more growth ahead.  ( 70 min )

Plug Power stock has been very profitable for some, but the longer-term picture is surprising.  ( 70 min )

I'm afraid of the stock market. With my first investment, I lost 60% of my money. So I'm strictly into bonds. With interest rates low, what's your advice? Should I stay or try something else? -Jerold It's reasonable to be … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: ‘I'm Strictly Into Bonds' and Afraid of the Stock Market. Is This a Strategy I Should Stick With? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 72 min )

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These energy companies are investing heavily in building renewable natural gas platforms.  ( 71 min )

Could this make Medical Properties Trust a lower-risk stock?  ( 71 min )

One turnaround, and one emerging growth story.  ( 69 min )

Companies that grow fast sometimes face a constraint similar to the one plaguing Super Micro Computer right now.  ( 69 min )

With a long track record of delivering profitability, Polaris stands out in a cyclical industry.  ( 64 min )

Older Americans will account for 57% of the country’s labor-force growth in the coming decade.  ( 72 min )

AI isn't the only big trend right now.  ( 71 min )

“I was thinking about cashing it out, and using the money to max out a SEP or Roth IRA for the year. Can I max out both? Or only one.”  ( 73 min )

All 10 of these stocks pay reliable and growing dividends.  ( 69 min )

“When I was young, I did not invest much for it to amount to anything, and then I had to use what I had saved.”  ( 72 min )

The average Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is modest, but there have been some big swings -- even some double-digit increases.  ( 70 min )

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Any moves to shorten the Federal Reserve’s asset holdings could potentially trigger a backlash in markets.  ( 70 min )

For every stock I consider buying, I evaluate the potential risks that could derail my investment.  ( 69 min )

Yes, some of the most attractive income stocks have ties to the tech industry.  ( 71 min )

Just because a stock is higher than ever doesn't necessarily mean it's expensive.  ( 71 min )

One research analyst prefers the Nasdaq for exposure to “disruptive innovation.”  ( 70 min )

These stocks might not be small for too much longer.  ( 72 min )

These companies are proven value creators with visible growth ahead.  ( 27 min )

“It felt as though the market briefly took a trip back to 2021 this week” — but the spike in GameStop and AMC shares will not be a long-lasting or market-moving event, according to experts.  ( 34 min )

There's more room for these stocks to rally from here.  ( 70 min )

Investors looking for an alternative to Nvidia can consider buying this AI stock before it soars higher.  ( 72 min )

If you’re searching for today’s best savings interest rates, we’ve narrowed down some of the top offers. Learn more about savings interest rates today.  ( 64 min )

Vanguard has long had a reputation for eschewing the random fees asset managers are known for. But as our contributing columnist Allan Sloan notes, the company has started charging what he calls chintzy fees.  ( 72 min )

There's no guarantee these stocks will skyrocket. However, they just might have what it takes.  ( 71 min )

Another stock might be the apple of Buffett's eye now.  ( 71 min )

A monthly check for $4,873 might sound great, but it might not be everything it's cracked up to be.  ( 71 min )

Betting on AI isn't the only way to beat the market.  ( 71 min )

Management is diligently fixing problems. But is it fixing the right problems?  ( 71 min )

AT&T's financials have been improving, and a dividend hike may be inevitable.  ( 71 min )

“I’m current with all my bills but barely make minimum payments.”  ( 71 min )

The king of e-commerce is still a powerhouse to be sure, but that doesn't necessarily make it your best growth investment option at this time.  ( 72 min )

Plain-as-day bargains can still be found, even with the innovation-fueled Nasdaq Composite powering to a fresh all-time high.  ( 37 min )

When I look at this trio of consumer-oriented stocks, I feel confident that I'll be owning them until it's time to pass them on to my daughter.  ( 71 min )

Despite improvements in its business, the yield trap has been spring.  ( 32 min )

These companies are on track to win big from their lucrative niches thanks to AI.  ( 72 min )

EV infrastructure provider EnviroSpark was desperate to recruit new staff when Tesla's entire team came onto the market all at once.  ( 72 min )

This company has delivered nearly triple Amazon's stock growth since 2019.  ( 71 min )

Zscaler and The Trade Desk might be better near-term growth plays.  ( 71 min )

Sky-high dividend yields suggest these stocks are too hot to handle, but billionaires bought millions of shares in the first quarter.  ( 71 min )

This leading semiconductor company is seeing robust growth thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), and investors can get it for a song.  ( 71 min )

Dow, Verizon, and 3M top the list of high-yield Dow Jones stocks, but are they worth owning and are the dividends all what they seem?  ( 71 min )

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History can tell us a lot about the future of the market.  ( 26 min )

Are you looking for the hottest artificial intelligence stocks? Here are two red-hot options.  ( 71 min )

If you're looking for dividends, these two energy giants have proven they know how to give you what you want.  ( 71 min )

China's e-commerce and cloud leader is a potential multibagger at these levels.  ( 71 min )

Some investors will balk at what looks like a premium price. Take a step back and look at the bigger picture.  ( 72 min )

Hydrogen production is the key to the company's potential turnaround.  ( 72 min )

Altria has a huge yield and a struggling business. I'd rather own this other consumer staples company despite the troubles it's facing.  ( 71 min )

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The companies are, however, backing away from an initial plan to make an all-cash $26 billion offer for Paramount, the newspaper said. Reuters reported this month that Paramount was in talks to open its books to a consortium of the Sony movie unit and the U.S. buyout firm. CNBC later reported that Sony was rethinking its bid, sending Paramount's shares tumbling and helping the Japanese firm's shares surge after upbeat earnings.  ( 69 min )

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Binnenkort kun je in Google kunstmatige intelligentie gaan gebruiken. De zoekmachine kan dan jouw vragen beantwoorden, zonder dat jij nog op andere websites hoeft te kijken. Handig, maar ook een zorgelijke ontwikkeling, vinden experts.  ( 1 min )

PVV-leider Geert Wilders zei tijdens de verkiezingscampagne dat al het klimaatbeleid "door de shredder" moest. Zo heet wordt de soep door de nieuwe coalitie niet gegeten. De klimaatmiljarden blijven rijkelijk vloeien, maar de gaten in het huidige groene beleid worden niet opgevuld.  ( 1 min )

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De prijs van nikkel is gestegen naar het hoogste niveau sinds augustus vorig jaar door de onrust in Nieuw-Caledonië. Het Franse overzeese gebied is een belangrijke producent van nikkel en door de rellen is de productie van het metaal verstoord.  ( 1 min )

Het Franse postbedrijf La Poste is begonnen met de verkoop van een speciale postzegel. Daarmee wordt het bestaan van stokbrood gevierd. Als je over de postzegel wrijft, komt de geur van stokbrood vrij, zegt La Poste.  ( 1 min )

KLM stopt in juli weer met vliegen naar Tel Aviv. In ieder geval tot en met eind augustus wil de luchtvaartmaatschappij dan niet meer naar de Israëlische stad "in verband met de aanhoudende onrust".  ( 1 min )

De spelers van voetbalclub Vitesse hebben onlangs besloten een deel van hun salaris in te leveren. De selectie hoopt daarmee bij te dragen aan de redding van de noodlijdende club. Dit is een vrijwillige actie, maar een werkgever kan er ook zelf om vragen.  ( 1 min )

On top of costly mortgages, a chronic supply shortage will keep boosting prices  ( 22 min )

Shareholders grill executives, as questions abound over Boeing's way forward.  ( 70 min )

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The Vietnamese automaker saw huge order demand for its new low-cost SUV.  ( 70 min )

Incremental improvements in the economic outlook sparked a broad-based market rally.  ( 71 min )

Learn what credit card skimmers are, how to spot them, and the steps you can take to protect your debit and credit card information.  ( 67 min )

A rebound that has taken the U.S. stock market to record highs this week may have further to run, if history is any guide. Market strategists who track historical trends say stocks tend to build momentum when recovering from similar-sized pullbacks, often continuing to rally even after making up lost ground. Past rebounds in the S&P 500 from 5% pullbacks have been followed by a median gain of 17.4%, said Keith Lerner, co-chief investment officer at Truist Advisory Services.  ( 71 min )

Budgeting for retirement can be more challenging than budgeting for life with a job. You start with a number you think will do the trick and hope that unforeseen circumstances don't drain your savings too early. Similarly, you might not … Continue reading → The post How Long Will $4 Million Last in Retirement? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 73 min )

Amid volatile market conditions, annuities have become increasingly popular as investors seek reliable income sources for their retirement. Think of an annuity as a personalized pension plan that delivers a consistent income stream, helping mitigate the risk of outliving your savings. An annuity, particularly one purchased with a $200,000 investment, can provide substantial supplemental income, enhancing financial stability in your later years. For example, a $200,000 fixed annuity with a 5% ann  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A US company has become the world’s most valuable solar manufacturer for the first time since 2018, as Chinese rivals suffer from a profit-slashing price war and an onslaught of trade barriers erected by Washington.Most Read from BloombergChina Attempts to End Property Crisis With Broad Rescue PackageWith a BlackRock CEO, $9 Trillion Vanguard Braces for TurbulenceUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyA 25-Year-Old BofA Trader Dies Suddenly at Industry OutingV  ( 70 min )

Hershey is facing a renewed, larger lawsuit claiming it misled consumers about the amount of artistic detail they would find on several Reese's peanut butter candies after opening the packaging. In a proposed class action on Friday, four Reese's consumers in southern Florida said they were "very disappointed" that the candies they bought late last year looked plain, and lacked the "explicit carved out artistic designs" shown on the packaging. The nine candies included several with Halloween and Christmas themes, as well as Reese's Peanut Butter footBalls and Reese's Medal.  ( 69 min )

Could a recovery be on the way, or is this just a temporary pop?  ( 70 min )

When planning for retirement, many Americans dream of accumulating a substantial nest egg — like $2 million. Achieving this financial milestone requires strategic planning, realistic goal setting, and a clear understanding of investment returns. So, how much do you need to earn to comfortably reach this milestone? Don't Miss: The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement — How do you compare? Can you guess how many Americans successfully retire with $1,000,000 saved? The p  ( 71 min )

U.S. homebuyers took out 40% fewer mortgages in 2023 than they did a year earlier — a figure that appears to be proving real estate mogul Grant Cardone's warning to avoid short-term rental properties is correct. Cardone told his followers on X to steer clear of short-term rentals, stating in an April 27 post, "Real estate is a long-term investment designed to create generational wealth, not a get-rich-quick vehicle." Mortgages for second homes are down 65% from the height of the pandemic housing  ( 70 min )

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Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA) has reportedly achieved a significant victory at the European Patent Office (EPO) in its ongoing legal battle with Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX) over the Covid-19 vaccine. The EPO’s Opposition Division upheld the validity of one of Moderna’s crucial patents, boosting the mRNA vaccine maker’s efforts to reclaim pandemic profits from its competitors, the Financial Times reports. Although Pfizer has nine months to appeal the decision, the EPO’s writte  ( 70 min )

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A comfortable retirement is becoming increasingly expensive. According to a study by Northwestern Mutual, Americans currently estimate they need approximately $1.46 million to retire comfortably. This figure has escalated sharply, marking a 15% increase from last year’s estimate of $1.27 million and a significant 53% rise from the $951,000 estimated in 2019 before the pandemic. As these retirement estimates continue to outpace current inflation rates, which linger between 2% and 3%, it raises a  ( 71 min )

Bill Gates sold off a sizeable chunk of his portfolio last quarter, which could be seen as another bearish signal for the stock market and a move that mirrors Warren Buffett's recent decisions. Gates has reduced his position by an estimated $1.7 ...  ( 71 min )

This dividend payer is drastically reducing its payments because it needs money to fix its business.  ( 70 min )

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Lesser-known small-cap stocks took part in the meme craze this week, outperforming flagship names.  ( 70 min )

If you’re 60 years old with $1.2 million saved for retirement in a traditional IRA, you may be starting to think about required minimum distributions (RMDs) and the hefty annual tax bill they can create once you turn 73. Converting a portion of your IRA to a Roth IRA each year can help you reduce […] The post I'm 60 With $1.2 Million in an IRA. Should I Convert $120,000 Per Year to a Roth to Avoid RMDs? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 73 min )

Xi Jinping’s government has introduced its most aggressive measures to date to rescue China’s struggling property market. On Thursday, Beijing announced a new plan that included easing mortgage regulations and urged local governments to purchase unsold homes, reflecting the authorities’ heightened concern over the sector’s impact on economic growth. The support package comprised several key components designed to revitalize the housing market. First-time homebuyers will benefit from reduced down  ( 71 min )

Find the latest Ashland Inc. (ASH) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

Find the latest Rithm Capital Corp. (RITM) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A 25-year-old Bank of America Corp. credit trader died suddenly on Thursday night.Most Read from BloombergChina Attempts to End Property Crisis With Broad Rescue PackageWith a BlackRock CEO, $9 Trillion Vanguard Braces for TurbulenceUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyPutin and Xi Vow to Step Up Fight to Counter US ‘Containment’China Sells Record Sum of US Debt Amid Signs of DiversificationAdnan Deumic, a credit portfolio and algorithmic trader, collapsed o  ( 70 min )

U.S. officials arrested Yicheng Zhang in Los Angeles on Thursday, according to an indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in California's central district later that day. Daren Li, a dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis, was arrested at the Atlanta airport in April. The defendants are alleged to have instructed co-conspirators to open U.S. bank accounts in the name of shell companies.  ( 69 min )

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The US dollar has gone back and forth during the course of the trading week against the Japanese yen, but has recaptured the ¥155 level, which of course is a very bullish sign.  ( 69 min )

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, a Fed spokesperson said in an emailed statement. Powell "plans to deliver commencement remarks to Georgetown Law School on May 19 via prerecorded video," the statement said. "Chair Powell tested positive for COVID-19 late yesterday and is experiencing symptoms."  ( 69 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Copper vaulted toward a record in London and nickel spiked nearly 8%, capping a week of big moves in industrial and precious metals markets as bullish investors pile in and bearish bets unravel. Most Read from BloombergChina Attempts to End Property Crisis With Broad Rescue PackageA 25-Year-Old BofA Trader Dies Suddenly at Industry OutingWith a BlackRock CEO, $9 Trillion Vanguard Braces for TurbulenceVoters Prefer Trump Over Biden on Economy. This Data Shows WhyZyn Shortage? Nicot  ( 71 min )

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The latest attempt comes as a sale bid failed last year and exits of top executives and a slowdown due to high interest rates hampered efforts to pivot away from its declining legacy business of IT outsourcing services to cloud-based solutions. "DXC has been in a transition for multiple years and despite the best efforts of multiple leaders, one has to ask the question as to if this business can be fixed," analysts at RBC Capital Markets wrote in a client note. "New management is undertaking yet again another restructuring to streamline the business, which suggests that FY25 will be another transition year."  ( 70 min )

Elon Musk had another post go viral on his platform, X, with this one eliciting more laughs than controversy. Taking a screenshot from the rule page of the game of Monopoly, about how "the bank never goes bankrupt" as the "banker may also issue ‘new' money," Elon Musk reposted it with the added caption "how the Federal Reserve works." Don't Miss: Startup behind ‘the #1 free contractor app' grows 162% YoY, opens its doors for investors at a $100 minimum. Invest in time-tested solution that aims t  ( 71 min )

This coffee purveyer reported strong financial results, driven by new store openings.  ( 71 min )

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WaFd Inc, the parent of Washington Federal Bank, has agreed to sell a portfolio of commercial multi-family real estate loans to Bank of America for $2.9 billion, it disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday.  ( 69 min )

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There's more than one reason analysts are excited about energy stocks.  ( 71 min )

Don't let these three high-dividend ETFs pass you by.  ( 71 min )

GameStop shares tanked on Friday morning after the company filed to sell stock and pre-announced sales for the first quarter that came in below Wall Street's estimates.  ( 70 min )

Rivian conducted a manufacturing facility upgrade that promises to improve efficiency.  ( 69 min )

I am 66 years old, still working and with very good health insurance. My company does not have a 401(k). I do have an individual retirement account (IRA) with approximately $120,000 invested. I contribute $272 per month, yet my program … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: ‘Am I Getting Fleeced?' I'm 66, Contributing $272 Per Month to an IRA and Paying $136 Monthly in Fees. That's 50% of My Contribution appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 72 min )

This stock is cheaper than Nvidia, has more growth potential, and will also grow as Nvidia's most critical supplier.  ( 69 min )

In a shocking turn, Disney may now have a better bundle than Netflix.  ( 69 min )

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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is planning to introduce Advanced Micro Devices Inc’s (NASDAQ:AMD) artificial intelligence chips to its cloud computing customers, aiming to rival Nvidia Corp’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) components. This significant development will be detailed further at the upcoming Build developer conference next week, according to a report from Reuters. The tech giant’s Azure cloud service will integrate AMD’s MI300X AI chips, offering an alternative to Nvidia’s high-demand H100 GPUs. This m  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- GameStop Corp. and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. were set to snap a two-day rout that erased about $7 billion in value, amid further signs of this week’s meme-stock frenzy fading. Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyWith a BlackRock CEO, $9 Trillion Vanguard Braces for TurbulenceChina Unveils Broad Rescue Package to Prop Up Housing MarketPutin and Xi Vow to Step Up Fight to Counter US ‘Containment’Jamie Dimon Sees ‘Lot of Inflation  ( 70 min )

Here's how you can profit from this game-changing technology.  ( 71 min )

Julie-Ann Signorille-Browne led the bank’s integration with Flagstar and, later, the integration of assets and liabilities NYCB bought from the failed Signature Bank.  ( 69 min )

Super Micro Computer is experiencing phenomenal growth amid insatiable demand for artificial intelligence.  ( 69 min )

GameStop expects first-quarter net sales to drop from a year ago, as customers transition to buying video games and collectibles online, while the retailer largely relies on brick and mortar stores. The company said net sales is expected to be in the range of $872 million to $892 million, down from $1.237 billion a year ago.  ( 68 min )

Finding obscure stocks with strong businesses can be a great investment strategy.  ( 71 min )

Although this company has consistently raised its dividend, it may not be ideal for income-focused investors for one reason.  ( 71 min )

Find the latest Shell PLC (SHEL) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

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Find the latest Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 49 min )

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Find the latest Walmart Inc. (WMT) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

Nvidia is preparing for the launch of its most powerful chip yet.  ( 35 min )

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Will the market pull back or keep rocketing higher?  ( 71 min )

These have been some of my most successful investments, but I'd still be confident in buying them.  ( 71 min )

As the stock market flirts with another round of all-time highs, the Nvidia earnings are just around the corner — and analyst expectations are high, once again. And almost no big stocks ever post that many triple-digit gains in a row.  ( 71 min )

SoFi's growing member base clearly signals its strong customer value proposition.  ( 69 min )

Sanofi believes in Novavax's vaccine strengths...  ( 71 min )

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This business continues to dominate its industry with impressive growth and profitability.  ( 71 min )

These growth stocks are raking in profits and free cash flow.  ( 72 min )

Berkshire's collective cost basis in Apple, Chevron, Coca-Cola, American Express, and Occidental Petroleum is around $63 billion. The Oracle of Omaha has spent $77 billion alone buying shares of his favorite stock.  ( 73 min )

Can this technology company sustain its outrageous bull run?  ( 71 min )

One of the biggest retirement fears is a reduction in Social Security benefits. Here's what advisers say to do to prepare.  ( 74 min )

These stocks all yield more than 5%.  ( 71 min )

The healthcare spinoff looks cheap, but there are some big hurdles it has to clear.  ( 71 min )

Alibaba provided investors with critical insights into the performance of its various business segments.  ( 69 min )

This stock declined after earnings, but it probably has nothing to do with its fundamentals.  ( 71 min )

Enbridge is still well off its highs, but it keeps paying investors well for sticking around and that doesn't look likely to change.  ( 71 min )

AI is the cherry on top of this big tech sundae.  ( 72 min )

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More than 600 firms have unveiled substantial investments in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in their 13F filings.  ( 69 min )

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Former Qualcomm chief Steve Mollenkopf will make his first public appearance as chairman at the virtual gathering. Boeing is dealing with a sprawling crisis that includes multiple investigations, possible prosecution for past actions and slumping production of its strongest-selling jet. Mollenkopf is leading the search to replace Calhoun, who said he would retire by year-end as part of a management shakeup following a January mid-air blowout on a new 737 MAX 9.  ( 70 min )

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is set to report its fiscal first-quarter 2025 earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday, May 22.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks headed for an early decline alongside Asian equities as signs of weakness in China and lower US rate cut forcasts weighed on risk sentiment.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyWith a BlackRock CEO, $9 Trillion Vanguard Braces for TurbulencePutin and Xi Vow to Step Up Fight to Counter US ‘Containment’Jamie Dimon Sees ‘Lot of Inflationary Forces in Front of Us’Dow Average Touches 40,000 Before Pulling Back: Markets Wrap  ( 71 min )

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U.S. President Joe Biden announced a new 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) on May 14 as part of a wider set of measures to protect U.S. producers from cheap and subsidized imports. The measure is designed to protect the likes of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and General Motors (NYSE:GM) from companies like BYD (NASDAQ:BYDDF), Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI), and NIO (NASDAQ:NIO). However, I don’t expect the tariffs to have any material impact on these companies. Therefore, I remain bullish on Li Aut  ( 71 min )

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The financial definition you need to know this week  ( 18 min )

Non-Nvidia AI companies, Chinese tech and retail firms, and Warren Buffett's previously secret investment in Chubb are among the key takeaways from this round of 13F filings.  ( 19 min )

The S&P 500 edged 0.1% higher on Friday, May 17, 2024, ending the week just a few points below its all-time high posted Wednesday.  ( 20 min )

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed above 40,000 for the first time Friday. Let's look at how we got here and review some of the index's past milestones.  ( 19 min )

The spot price of gold surged above $2,400 an ounce Friday, nearing its all-time high amid hopes the Federal Reserve could move to cut interest rates.  ( 17 min )

President Joe Biden has made more economically significant regulations at this point in his term than any president at least as far back as Ronald Reagan.  ( 17 min )

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq were little changed at midday Friday, May 17, 2024, after all three indexes hit all-time highs earlier in the week amid hopes the Federal Reserve could move to lower borrowing costs.  ( 17 min )

Take-Two Interactive Software shares edged higher in intraday trading Friday as it said its highly anticipated “Grand Theft Auto VI” video game would be released in the fall of 2025.  ( 17 min )

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Shares of Cracker Barrel plunged Friday after the restaurant and novelty store chain slashed its dividend as it embarks on what it called a “strategic transformation plan,” and lowered its guidance.  ( 18 min )

Reddit stock soared as the social networking site struck a deal with artificial intelligence (AI) platform provider OpenAI, while Robinhood Markets shares took off on a double upgrade from Bank of America.  ( 17 min )

Beijing is easing mortgage rules and pushing city and local authorities to buy up unsold homes to be converted into affordable housing in China's strongest measures yet to shore up its troubled property market.  ( 17 min )

GameStop stock is continuing its slide Friday after the retailer announced its intention to sell up to 45 million new shares, and also provided initial estimates for first-quarter results below analyst expectations.  ( 17 min )

News of the day for May 17, 2024  ( 19 min )

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De aandeelhouders van Boeing hebben ingestemd met een beloningspakket van liefst 33 miljoen dollar voor topman David Calhoun. Dat betekent de hoogste jaarbeloning ooit voor een topman van de geplaagde Amerikaanse vliegtuigbouwer. Calhoun treedt eind dit jaar af.  ( 1 min )

ProRail en de NS krijgen boetes van de overheid omdat hun prestaties in het afgelopen jaar ondermaats waren. De belangrijkste reden voor de boetes is dat de hogesnelheidstrein tussen Amsterdam en Breda veel te vaak vertraging had.  ( 1 min )

ProRail en de NS krijgen boetes van de overheid omdat hun prestaties in het afgelopen jaar ondermaats waren. De belangrijkste reden voor de boetes is dat de hogesnelheidstrein tussen Amsterdam en Breda veel te vaak vertraging had.  ( 1 min )

Het dieptepunt op de nieuwbouwmarkt lijkt voorbij. Het aantal verkochte nieuwbouwwoningen is in 2023 licht gestegen. Ook zijn er in het vierde kwartaal van 2023 meer bouwvergunningen verstrekt voor vooral koopwoningen.  ( 1 min )

De Chinese overheid gaat woningen opkopen om ze vervolgens voor een lagere prijs te verkopen. De overheid hoopt dat de woningmarkt, die al lange tijd in het slop zit, hierdoor weer een beetje aantrekt.  ( 1 min )

DPG Media wil RTL Nederland graag overnemen, maar de Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM) vindt dat er eerst verder onderzoek gedaan moet worden. De ACM denkt dat het nadelig zou kunnen uitpakken voor het Nederlandse nieuwsaanbod.  ( 1 min )

DPG Media wil RTL Nederland graag overnemen, maar de Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM) vindt dat er eerst verder onderzoek gedaan moet worden. De ACM denkt dat het nadelig zou kunnen uitpakken voor het Nederlandse nieuwsaanbod.  ( 1 min )

De vier formerende partijen lijken met hun nieuwe plannen financieel binnen de lijntjes te kleuren. Maar volgens experts is de dekking van bezuinigingen die cadeaus mogelijk maken boterzacht. De nieuwe regering vaart scherp aan de wind, waardoor grotere tekorten dreigen.  ( 1 min )

BumaStemra keerde vorig jaar een recordbedrag van ruim 251 miljoen euro uit aan aangesloten tekstschrijvers, componisten en uitgevers van muziek. De groei komt onder andere door betere deals met streamingdiensten.  ( 1 min )

Het Internationaal Energieagentschap (IEA) waarschuwt voor een dreigend tekort aan mineralen die belangrijk zijn voor de energietransitie. Dan gaat het om grondstoffen als koper, lithium, kobalt en nikkel, die nodig zijn voor e-auto's, zonnepanelen en windturbines.  ( 1 min )

Het geduld van liefhebbers van het populaire spel Grand Theft Auto V wordt op de proef gesteld. Opvolger GTA VI verschijnt pas in de herfst van 2025, meldt ontwikkelaar Rockstar Games.  ( 1 min )

ABN AMRO verkoopt haar Franse onderdeel voor levensverzekeringen Neuflize Vie aan BNP Paribas Cardif. Met een gezamenlijk vermogen van meer dan 25 miljard euro wordt de nieuwe eigenaar naar eigen zeggen marktleider in Frankrijk.  ( 1 min )

Take-Two Interactive Software shares edged higher in intraday trading Friday as it said its highly anticipated “Grand Theft Auto VI” video game would be released in the fall of 2025.  ( 1 min )

Doximity shares jumped after the digital medical networking company topped earnings estimates, provided a better-than-expected current-quarter outlook, and unveiled a stock buyback program. Monitor this important chart level.  ( 1 min )

Reddit stock soared as the social networking site struck a deal with artificial intelligence (AI) platform provider OpenAI, while Robinhood Markets shares took off on a double upgrade from Bank of America.  ( 1 min )

GameStop stock is continuing its slide Friday after the retailer announced its intention to sell up to 45 million new shares, and also provided initial estimates for first-quarter results below analyst expectations.  ( 1 min )

Jim Cramer a former hedge fund manager, television personality, author, and entrepreneur.  ( 1 min )

In 2008, the IRS said: Yes, they can. Find out what this means and how to avoid penalties.  ( 1 min )

Palo Alto Networks is set to report third-quarter earnings after the bell Monday, with investors likely watching sales amid concerns about reduced customer spending. The company could also provide updates on its "platformization" strategy in its efforts to become a "one-stop shop" for cybersecurity.  ( 19 min )

Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic said the latest inflation data showed improvement, but housing costs are still a worry.  ( 18 min )

A review of Census data by Goldman Sachs analysts shows that the biggest U.S. metro areas are still seeing people leave at higher rates than before the pandemic, as remote work remains well above pre-COVID levels.  ( 18 min )

The billionaire investment manager added more than three dozen new positions to his portfolio, with a focus on biotech and financial companies.  ( 18 min )

The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% on Thursday, May 16, 2024, failing to build on the record high it printed in the previous session.  ( 17 min )

The spot price of gold edged lower Thursday as comments from Federal Reserve speakers suggested rate cuts might not come soon.  ( 18 min )

Nvidia will report earnings for its fiscal first quarter of 2025 after the bell on Wednesday, with investors likely to be watching for data center growth and updates on the new Blackwell platform.  ( 18 min )

Walmart executives spoke in the company's earnings call Thursday about how the retail giant's share of high-income consumers is increasing as prices have remained elevated in other areas of the economy.  ( 18 min )

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rose to fresh highs on Thursday, May 16, 2024, amid enthusiasm for corporate earnings and optimism about Federal Reserve rate cuts.  ( 17 min )

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com on Thursday posted better-than-expected first-quarter results after slashing prices and offering more promotions.  ( 17 min )

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the government’s consumer watchdog agency, has survived an attempt to de-fund it using the Supreme Court.  ( 18 min )

Under Armour posted fourth-quarter profit that missed estimates, predicted a fiscal 2025 sales drop, and announced a restructuring plan that will include layoffs.  ( 18 min )

Shares of Canada Goose Holdings soared Thursday after the maker of fashion winter outerwear posted better-than-expected results as demand rebounded in North America and grew strongly in China.  ( 16 min )

Honda Motor said it plans to invest about 10 trillion yen ($64.4 billion) in its electric vehicle strategy through fiscal 2031, as the Japanese automaker tries to catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla.  ( 18 min )

Deere & Co. cut its full-year profit forecast for a second straight quarter on reduced demand for new farm equipment.  ( 17 min )

Walmart shares jumped in premarket trading Thursday after the retail giant reported a first-quarter earnings beat and improved guidance for fiscal 2025.  ( 18 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Applied Materials Inc., the largest US maker of chipmaking machinery, failed to impress investors with its latest forecast following a rally in the shares this year. Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyPutin and Xi Vow to Step Up Fight to Counter US ‘Containment’With a BlackRock CEO, $9 Trillion Vanguard Braces for TurbulenceJamie Dimon Sees ‘Lot of Inflationary Forces in Front of Us’Dow Average Touches 40,000 Before Pulling Back: Ma  ( 70 min )

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On the "Afford Anything" podcast, Suze Orman delivered a pointed critique on the notion of retiring early with a $2 million portfolio. She was direct in her advice, emphasizing the insufficiency of such an amount for early retirement. "Two million dollars is nothing," Orman declared, "It’s nothing. It’s pennies in today’s world, to tell you the truth." Don't Miss: The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement — How do you compare? Can you guess how many Americans successfu  ( 71 min )

Billionaire Bill Gates is best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT). He is also known for his philanthropic efforts with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. Those two items collided in the first quarter with the sale of Microsoft stock. Here's what to know. What Happened: Gates stepped down as the CEO of Microsoft in 2000 and later left the board of directors in 2020. The co-founder of the software giant remains a large shareholder in the company throu  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Billionaire investor David Tepper loaded up on beaten-down Chinese stocks last quarter while reducing stakes in high-flying US tech firms, leading hedge fund managers who are slowly warming up to China amid a record gap in valuations between the two markets.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyJamie Dimon Sees ‘Lot of Inflationary Forces in Front of Us’Putin and Xi Vow to Step Up Fight to Counter US ‘Containment’Dow Average Is Trading  ( 71 min )

The stock was the second worst performing among crypto stocks on Thursday.  ( 69 min )

Michael Burry, the legendary investor who famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis, has once again made headlines with his latest 13F filing for his hedge fund Scion Asset Management LLC. The first quarter of 2024 reveals a strategic recalibration towards physical commodities and renewable energy, while Burry shifted away from some tech giants. The total market value of Scion's 13F securities increased from $94.6 million to $103.49 million. The fund’s activity included five new purchases, ad  ( 71 min )

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Real estate fund operator Grant Cardone strikes again, closing an all-cash deal on 10X Flagler Village, a 382-unit, Class A property in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Through his company Cardone Capital, Cardone has closed all cash on a quarter of a billion dollars of new acquisitions over the past six months. While institutional investors remain cautious and on the sidelines, Cardone Capital has successfully raised over $300 million for its most recent funds and has just launched Cardone Eq  ( 71 min )

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American annual inflation in April declined to 3.4% in line with the consensus, but expectations for rates remain similar.  ( 71 min )

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq give back gains. Treasury yields were higher.  ( 16 min )

Small-to-mid-size banks will be the first forced out of business, he says. “There are quite a few banks in the United States right now that have very similar risk characteristics [to Silicon Valley Bank]."  ( 71 min )

California homeowners who were looking for relief from high insurance premiums may want to brace themselves for a nasty surprise if they carry Travelers Insurance. The national insurance giant recently announced they would be hiking homeowners' premiums in the Golden State by an average of 15.3%. The move will affect an estimated 320,000 policyholders and goes into effect in June of this year. Although the average premium increase is 15%, some homeowners will see their rates increase by as much  ( 72 min )

While retiring with a $2 million nest egg might seem rare, it’s closer to what many Americans now believe they need to retire comfortably. A survey from Northwestern Mutual reveals that Americans feel they need $1.46 million for a comfortable retirement, a number that has surged by 53% since 2020. This dramatic increase, influenced by inflation and growing financial pressures, suggests that a $2 million target may not be as far-fetched as it appears, especially for someone who is 60 and plans to  ( 71 min )

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A New York Times (NYT) article recently sparked a discussion on Reddit about whether the shift from traditional pensions to 401(k) plans was a mistake. The debate captured a range of opinions reflecting the complexities of retirement savings in the U.S. The Reddit post highlighted key points from the NYT piece, noting that not all companies offer 401(k)s, which affects millions of private-sector employees. The post also noted that while 401(k)s are widely utilized, many people do not invest enou  ( 71 min )

Investment guru Warren Buffett confirmed Wednesday the trimming of his Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stake and finally shed light on the mystery stock his firm, Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK), accumulated ahead of the first quarter. Apple, Chevron Trimmed: Berkshire reduced its Apple position by a little over 116 million. The firm now owns 789,368,450 Apple shares valued at $135.36 billion, a 13F filing shows. This is the second straight quarter that the Buffett-led company has dilut  ( 71 min )

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There are other promising semiconductor stocks than just Nvidia. Learn about these solid candidates for your portfolio -- including a powerful ETF.  ( 71 min )

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The US oil giant Chevron has announced it will quit the North Sea after 55 years, the day after Jeremy Hunt turned down industry pleas for support at a private meeting.  ( 70 min )

These retirement savings rules can transform your strategy and set you up for success.  ( 71 min )

Intel upgraded, Texas Instruments initiated: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 71 min )

The retail giant posted strong numbers as Americans look to stretch their dollars.  ( 72 min )

The retail giant posted strong numbers as Americans look to stretch their dollars.  ( 71 min )

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Google recently announced numerous new artificial intelligence updates.  ( 69 min )

These four small-cap stocks scan as deeply undervalued right now.  ( 71 min )

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Deere's fiscal second-quarter results beat Wall Street's expectations, but the company lowered its full-year profit forecast for a second time as farmers buy fewer tractors and other equipment as they deal with declining prices for their crops. Deere, which makes agricultural equipment, cut its profit outlook to $7 billion from a previous range of $7.50 billion to $7.75 billion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture anticipates that 2024 net farm income, which is a broad measure of profits, will total $116.1 billion.  ( 33 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- It’s official at last: the Age of Bogle is over.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyPutin and Xi Vow to Step Up Fight to Counter US ‘Containment’Jamie Dimon Sees ‘Lot of Inflationary Forces in Front of Us’Slovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptDow Average Makes History to Hit the 40,000 Mark: Markets WrapA half-century after John “Jack” Bogle founded Vanguard Group, the roughly $9 trillion fund giant is doing wha  ( 74 min )

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These two healthcare stocks are well-known for their top-tier dividend programs.  ( 71 min )

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A battle is quietly brewing, and a small company called Lattice is secretly winning.  ( 35 min )

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Although these stocks are trading at discounts, they come with some risk.  ( 71 min )

The mass merchant’s sales increased by 6 percent in the first quarter.  ( 69 min )

Every quarter, we get to see what the best of the best have bought and sold.  ( 69 min )

These factors are critical to the success of Super Micro Computer and, therefore, vital for investors to consider.  ( 32 min )

Palatnir's stock fell by 15% the day after its latest quarterly report.  ( 70 min )

It comes highly recommended by some of the best investment minds in history.  ( 72 min )

Find the latest DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

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This cloud stock has underperformed the market in the past year, but it could step on the gas thanks to a huge end-market opportunity.  ( 72 min )

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This company benefits from big trends in AI and digital advertising, but its core business is still a big growth story.  ( 71 min )

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Investors bullish on the AI trend might be looking at this fintech enterprise.  ( 70 min )

Find the latest Biohaven Ltd. (BHVN) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 49 min )

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Palantir's valuation could make further stock-price growth difficult in the near term.  ( 63 min )

Investors looking to buy a relatively cheaper AI stock would do well to take a closer look at this name thanks to its solid position in a lucrative market.  ( 72 min )

The world's largest farm equipment maker said it now expects fiscal 2024 net income of about $7 billion, compared with its prior forecast of $7.50 billion to $7.75 billion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has forecast net farm income to slide 25.5% to $116.1 billion this year from 2023, as corn and soy prices plummeted to more than three-year lows. Higher interest rates have added to the squeeze for farmers, leaving equipment dealers with bloated inventories and forcing companies like Deere and CNH Industrial to cut production.  ( 69 min )

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These two bank stocks are very different. One offers compelling value, while the other is a growth superstar.  ( 71 min )

Is the distribution for this MLP set to keep rising?  ( 71 min )

Despite tumbling by more than 40%, these time-tested income stocks -- sporting an average yield of 7.57% -- are ripe for the picking by opportunistic investors.  ( 73 min )

These stocks are all down more than 30% this year.  ( 71 min )

This leveraged tech ETF has benefited from a fantastic environment for the sector.  ( 71 min )

Investing in equal parts of these three stocks produces a dividend yield of 5.7%.  ( 72 min )

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These tech leaders could double your money in five years.  ( 70 min )

Passive income investors looking to generate dividend income have two excellent choices here.  ( 69 min )

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DigitalOcean is taking on Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet in the cloud computing space.  ( 72 min )

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A stellar company is set to join an exclusive club of top-tier businesses that have somewhat recently conducted a forward-stock split.  ( 36 min )

While big changes might be coming to Social Security, these small changes can still have a meaningful impact.  ( 71 min )

The CME is already the top bitcoin futures exchange by open interest, while the offshore, non-regulated Binance dominates the spot market.  ( 69 min )

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The net percent of global central banks cutting rates is increasing in a positive sign for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.  ( 70 min )

U.S. stocks are at fresh records, bitcoin is soaring and investors are spurning insurance against portfolio declines as evidence that the economy is headed for a so-called soft landing whets market participants' appetite for risk. Call it the Goldilocks trade - a bet that the Federal Reserve will be able to tame inflation while keeping growth from declining too rapidly. While that outcome was in doubt as recently as last month, investors have been reassured by a more recent spate of economic data - including Wednesday’s report showing U.S. consumer prices slowed more than expected in April.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China sold a record amount of Treasury and US agency bonds in the first quarter, highlighting the Asian nation’s move to diversify away from American assets as trade tensions persist.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptS&P 500 Tops 5,300 in Record-Breaking Stock Rally: Markets WrapUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketUS Inflation Data  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US Bureau of Labor Statistics inadvertently published Consumer Price Index data 30 minutes early on Wednesday, raising fresh questions about how the agency releases some of the world’s most sensitive economic information.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptS&P 500 Tops 5,300 in Record-Breaking Stock Rally: Markets WrapUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Michael Burry’s investment firm doubled down on its bets on JD.com Inc and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in the first quarter as Chinese equities bottomed out. Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptS&P 500 Tops 5,300 in Record-Breaking Stock Rally: Markets WrapUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketFlood of China Used Cooking Oil Spurs Call t  ( 70 min )

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"We have had more and more work added, 12-16 hour days, maximum stress to be cut free without a thought or a warning," one impacted Amazon manager told Fortune.  ( 70 min )

Learn how to keep your information safe and when it's a good idea to practice extra caution.  ( 68 min )

Here are the 5 places you’re most at risk for credit card fraud or theft.  ( 67 min )

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De Nederlandse consument kwam vorig kwartaal vaak met volle tassen terug na het winkelen. We kochten ruim 3 procent meer artikelen dan een jaar geleden. Dat is de grootste stijging in twee jaar, meldt statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 1 min )

De landelijke storing die voor problemen zorgde bij pinbetalingen is weer voorbij. Rond 20.30 uur waren de problemen opgelost.  ( 1 min )

De gemeenteraad van Grünheide, in de buurt van Berlijn, heeft toestemming gegeven voor de omstreden uitbreiding van de grote autofabriek van Tesla in die plaats. Milieuactivisten hebben actie gevoerd tegen die uitbreidingsplannen en protesteerden ook tijdens de raadsvergadering.  ( 1 min )

Door een landelijke storing zijn er in winkels in het hele land problemen met pinnen. De problemen begonnen donderdag om 18.00 uur.  ( 1 min )

Bijna 5,5 miljoen mensen reisden afgelopen maand van, naar of via luchthaven Schiphol. Dat is een toename van 7 procent ten opzichte van vorig jaar. De meeste passagiers gingen naar Groot-Brittannië, Spanje, Italië en de Verenigde Staten.  ( 1 min )

Er komen bij de Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM) veel klachten binnen over de bezorging van post en pakketten. Vaak gebeurt dat onzorgvuldig of te laat, terwijl we wel meer zijn gaan betalen.  ( 1 min )

PVV, VVD, NSC en BBB hebben besloten om studenten van 'de pechgeneratie' een tegemoetkoming te geven voor hun opgebouwde studieschuld. Er komt dus definitief geen renteverlaging of -bevriezing.  ( 1 min )

De klassieke strijd tussen adidas en Nike loopt vlak voor het Europees Kampioenschap voetbal in Duitsland weer op. Beide merken hopen elkaar bij ieder toernooi af te troeven in de verkoop van voetbalartikelen.  ( 1 min )

De Europese Commissie heeft een diepgravend onderzoek aangekondigd naar Facebook-moederbedrijf Meta. De toezichthouder onderzoekt of Facebook en Instagram verslavend zijn voor kinderen. Daarnaast kijkt de waakhond of het socialenetwerkbedrijf de privacy van jonge gebruikers respecteert.  ( 1 min )

In New York wonen maar liefst 349.500 miljonairs. Daarmee is het de stad met de meeste rijke personen ter wereld. De regio rondom San Francisco staat op de tweede plek. Amsterdam moet het doen met de 28e positie.  ( 1 min )

De salderingsregeling, die het voor eigenaren van zonnepanelen mogelijk maakt om hun eigen energieopwek 'weg te strepen' tegen hun verbruik, wordt alsnog geschrapt door het nieuwe kabinet. De coalitie van PVV, NSC, VVD en BBB wil hem zelfs sneller afschaffen dan het kabinet-Rutte IV van plan was.  ( 1 min )

De organisatie achter de Kijkwijzer komt met een Gamewijzer. Naast een leeftijdsadvies geeft de Gamewijzer ouders en opvoeders informatie en tips over hoe ze kunnen omgaan met games en hun gamende kinderen.  ( 1 min )

De Consumentenbond en organisaties uit zestien andere Europese landen hebben een klacht ingediend over Temu. Volgens de consumentenorganisaties geeft de Chinese webwinkel te weinig informatie en gebruikt het 'dark patterns', digitale technieken om klanten te beïnvloeden.  ( 1 min )

Zo'n 375.000 mensen hebben vorige maand werkloos thuisgezeten, oftewel 3,7 procent van de beroepsbevolking. Dat is een groter aantal dan drie maanden eerder. Dit komt vooral doordat de economie hapert.  ( 1 min )

Reddit shares soared nearly 12% in extended trading Thursday evening after the social media company announced a partnership with ChatGPT owner OpenAI. Monitor this important chart level.  ( 1 min )

Nvidia will report earnings for its fiscal first quarter of 2025 after the bell on Wednesday, with investors likely to be watching for data center growth and updates on the new Blackwell platform.  ( 1 min )

Walmart executives spoke in the company's earnings call Thursday about how the retail giant's share of high-income consumers is increasing as prices have remained elevated in other areas of the economy.  ( 1 min )

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com on Thursday posted better-than-expected first-quarter results after slashing prices and offering more promotions.  ( 1 min )

Under Armour posted fourth-quarter profit that missed estimates, predicted a fiscal 2025 sales drop, and announced a restructuring plan that will include layoffs.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Canada Goose Holdings soared Thursday after the maker of fashion winter outerwear posted better-than-expected results as demand rebounded in North America and grew strongly in China.  ( 1 min )

Honda Motor said it plans to invest about 10 trillion yen ($64.4 billion) in its electric vehicle strategy through fiscal 2031, as the Japanese automaker tries to catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla.  ( 1 min )

Deere & Co. cut its full-year profit forecast for a second straight quarter on reduced demand for new farm equipment.  ( 1 min )

Walmart shares jumped in premarket trading Thursday after the retail giant reported a first-quarter earnings beat and improved guidance for fiscal 2025.  ( 1 min )

You'll need an ACR I-Card and other documents to open a bank account in the Philippines. Be sure to read the fine print about how much money is insured.  ( 1 min )

The debt avalanche method pays off the high-interest debt first, and the debt snowball method focuses on paying off the smallest debt first. Learn how they work.  ( 1 min )

This corporate structure is favored by many entrepreneurs, including financial advisors. Here's an overview of its advantages and disadvantages.  ( 1 min )

Before rolling over your 401(k) to a Vanguard IRA make sure to understand the process, paperwork, fees, and other considerations to avoid delays.  ( 1 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Cisco Systems Inc. gave a solid sales and profit forecast for the current quarter, indicating that some customers are beginning to invest in their computer networks again.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedS&P 500 Tops 5,300 in Record-Breaking Stock Rally: Markets WrapHow One of the World's Oldest  ( 70 min )

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Michael Burry’s Scion Asset Management dumped positions in Alphabet Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. during the first quarter while buying shares of an exchange-traded fund that invests in physical gold.  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Marathon Asset Management bought AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. debt when it traded at a deep discount and the cinema chain’s latest meme-stock rally has only made those holdings more attractive, Chief Executive Officer Bruce Richards said on Bloomberg Television Wednesday. Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptS&P 500 Tops 5,300 in Record-Breaking Stock Rally: Markets WrapUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for F  ( 69 min )

The next chief executive of Petrobras, Magda Chambriard, arrives with the résumé and mandate to make Brazil's state-run oil firm what it was under prior Workers Party governments: an engine of job creation and industrial development, said people familiar with the matter. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva - who used Petrobras to spur domestic shipbuilding and major refinery projects during his earlier 2002-2010 presidency - has tapped the four-decade petroleum industry veteran to reboot that vision, sources said. Petrobras shares tumbled on Wednesday on news of the CEO swap, as investors balked at the prospect of more intense capital spending that may mean sacrificing the generous dividends of recent years.  ( 71 min )

From blocking preretirement withdrawals to accounting for long-term care of family members, improving the nation’s most popular retirement-investing tool is one of the Best New Ideas in Money.  ( 75 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. unveiled a $6.7 billion stake in insurer Chubb Ltd., ending months of suspense over its mystery position in a financial firm, previously kept concealed in regulatory filings.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedS&P 500 Tops 5,300 in Record-Breaking Stock Rally  ( 70 min )

Rivian's path to profitability is still clear -- and still long -- but the company is in a very different place than it was in 2021.  ( 70 min )

Nio stock may not be worth buying, but it's also too risky to short.  ( 70 min )

Cisco Systems forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday as the network equipment maker benefits from a pick up in enterprise spending and easing supply chain constraints. The company forecast fourth-quarter revenue between $13.4 billion and $13.6 billion, compared with analysts' estimates of $13.23 billion, according to LSEG data.  ( 68 min )

Stocks edged higher on Wednesday as investors digested fresh readings on inflation and consumer spending.  ( 86 min )

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds is teaming up with his colleague Sen. Rick Scott on a bill to provide Florida homeowners a measure of relief from the Sunshine State's insurance crisis. The bill, known as "The Flood Insurance Relief Act," would change the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by giving homeowners what's known as an "above the line" deduction for their insurance premiums. An "above the line" deduction would allow homeowners to deduct the cost of their insurance premiums from their gross  ( 72 min )

A potentially very lucrative arrangement with a peer doesn't necessarily make the company a buy.  ( 70 min )

Visa on Wednesday announced major changes to how credit and debit cards will operate in the U.S. in the coming months and years. The new features could mean Americans will be carrying fewer physical cards in their wallets, and will make the 16-digit credit or debit card number printed on every card increasingly irrelevant. “I think (with these features) we’re getting past the point where consumers may never need to manually enter an account number ever again,” said Mark Nelsen, Visa’s global head of consumer payments, in an interview.  ( 71 min )

Hedge fund Renaissance Technologies added a new long position in GameStop and significantly increased its position in AMC Entertainment during the first quarter, putting it in position to benefit from the meme stock mania sweeping through the U.S. equity market this week. Renaissance added 1,004,958 shares of videogame retailer GameStop during the quarter, which had a value of approximately $12.6 million at the end of March, according to a securities filing released on May 13. Quarterly disclosures of hedge fund managers' stock holdings in 13-F filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are one of the few public ways of tracking what hedge fund managers are selling and buying.  ( 70 min )

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Linear networks have been a pain point for legacy media giants as a dismal ad environment drags on revenue, coupled with the mass exodus of pay TV consumers.  ( 34 min )

Find the latest Itron, Inc. (ITRI) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

Charlie Munger, who passed away in November 2023 at nearly 100 years old, lived through a remarkable span of history and economic change. As Warren Buffett’s right-hand man and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, his insights and predictions carry significant weight. Don't Miss: Are you rich? Here’s what Americans think you need to be considered wealthy. Can you guess how many retire with a $5,000,000 nest egg? – How does it compare to the average? In 2021, Munger made some noteworthy comments  ( 71 min )

The energy sector has been a standout performer in recent years, driven by rising demand, supply constraints, and a global focus on energy security. For investors seeking a combination of income and growth potential, three energy stocks – Chevron ...  ( 71 min )

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Stocks edged higher on Wednesday as investors digested fresh readings on inflation and consumer spending.  ( 79 min )

Just because things are bad at Petrobras doesn't mean they can't get even worse.  ( 70 min )

Formerly disgraced FTX CEO and Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted in November of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. His high-profile trial marked a significant chapter in the unraveling of FTX, which collapsed under suspicious financial practices, leading to intense scrutiny and legal action. For the first time since his incarceration, Bankman-Fried described his daily life in a detailed interview with journalist William D. Cohan of Puck. Do  ( 71 min )

Uber Technologies is introducing a shuttle service in the U.S. and widening a delivery tie-up with membership-only retailer Costco as part of a series of initiatives unveiled on Wednesday to attract price-conscious consumers amid competition from rival Lyft. The initiatives were unveiled at the company's GO-GET annual event for new products and are meant to maintain growth at the ride-share and delivery giant after a strong 2023 that saw it reporting its first-ever annual profit. The San Francisco, California-based company said it will allow Uber Shuttle users to reserve seats in advance on buses operating in high-traffic areas like airports, concerts, and sports events.  ( 70 min )

Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) was once the target of a hot bidding war between two of its rivals, Frontier Group (NASDAQ:ULCC) and JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU). Less than two years after JetBlue successfully beat out Frontier with a deal valuing Spirit at $34.15 per share, Spirit's stock nose-dived to under $4 per share. The fall in share price is in large part due to the Biden administration blocking the JetBlue deal, arguing that customers benefiting from Spirit’s low fares would have been hurt  ( 71 min )

Nvidia Corp’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang received a 60% pay boost last fiscal year. His compensation reached $34.2 million courtesy of the artificial intelligence frenzy. Huang’s pay package included $7 million more in stock awards than the previous year, a $4 million cash bonus, and an additional $2.5 million for other expenses like residential security and consulting fees, the Wall Street Journal cited from a regulatory filing. Also Read: How Does The Semiconductor Index Trend Compare To N  ( 70 min )

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GameStop stock fell after a two-day meme-stock rally.  ( 71 min )

The 35-year-old Bank of America investment banker who died from a blood clot earlier this month wanted to leave the U.S. bank because he was working more than 100 hours a week, according to an executive recruiter who spoke with him about seeking a new job. Junior banker Leo Lukenas III died of an acute coronary artery thrombus, a type of blood clot, the New York Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said last week. Lukenas said in mid-March that he wanted to leave Bank of America because of the grueling hours, Douglas Walters, a managing partner at GrayFox Recruitment, told Reuters in an interview.  ( 71 min )

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Now that we’ve had time to digest the April jobs numbers, some strategists are getting worried about the economy’s mid-term outlook. The jobs report showed 175,000 new jobs added in the month – but that was the lowest gain in the past six months, and was accompanied by an uptick in unemployment, from 3.8% to 3.9%. Along with these topline numbers, the report showed declines in job openings and hires. For Roukaya Ibrahim, watching the US economy from BCA, this job report may indicate a shift towa  ( 73 min )

This company's fortunes just darkened significantly.  ( 71 min )

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April's CPI report is one of the most important data points the Federal Reserve will consider in its next interest rate decision.  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- AMC Entertainment Holdings is taking advantage of its meme stock rally to reduce its debt, revisiting a playbook that helped it shore up liquidity in 2021. Most Read from BloombergChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Property MarketHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptFlood of China Used Cooking Oil Spurs Call to Hike US LeviesSlovakia PM Robert Fico Shot in Assassination AttemptOpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever Is Leaving the CompanyThe  ( 70 min )

Stocks edged higher on Wednesday as as investors digested afresh readings on inflation and consumer spending.  ( 72 min )

Investors are bracing for a crucial update on consumer prices that will test their rate-cut hopes.  ( 71 min )

JPMorgan Chase is once again providing a lift to another troubled regional lender a year after it helped calm a banking crisis. This time, it's NYCB.  ( 70 min )

A few enterprising businesses are marketing themselves differently.  ( 71 min )

U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in April, suggesting that inflation resumed its downward trend at the start of the second quarter in a boost to financial market expectations for a September interest rate cut. The consumer price index rose 0.3% last month after advancing 0.4% in March and February, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said on Wednesday. In the 12 months through April, the CPI increased 3.4% after climbing 3.5% in March.  ( 70 min )

If you started a 401(k) and then forgot about it, you may be wondering how you can check back in on the account and see how it's doing. In this article, we'll cover how to check your 401(k), how often … Continue reading → The post How to Check Your 401(k) Balance appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 72 min )

A rich valuation implies high growth.  ( 71 min )

The secular growth of semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the U.S. could benefit these two chip stocks in the long run.  ( 72 min )

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These two healthcare stocks may be deeply undervalued.  ( 70 min )

Why aren't users keeping money on the platform?  ( 71 min )

Investors are bracing for a crucial update on consumer prices that will test their rate-cut hopes.  ( 70 min )

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Investors have high expectations for the stock, and it didn't quite meet all of them.  ( 71 min )

A double-digit increase in share price is likely for this retail giant, one pundit believes.  ( 70 min )

Warren Buffett and his team are betting huge sums of money on these two companies.  ( 71 min )

These aren't going to make you rich quickly, but you might be surprised at their long-term potential.  ( 71 min )

Intel is making bold strategic decisions with huge implications.  ( 69 min )

These REITs look really attractive right now.  ( 71 min )

These players are pouring investment into AI.  ( 72 min )

The deal with the largest U.S. bank by assets, announced late on Tuesday, will bolster liquidity at NYCB, which is planning to invest the proceeds from the sale in cash and securities. "The loan sale is exactly what the new management team discussed on the first-quarter earnings call, which is an important first step (of many) for management to restore credibility as the team looks to improve profitability," analysts at Jefferies wrote in a note. Warehouse loans, given to lenders that use the capital to provide mortgages, accounted for 6%, or $5.2 billion, of the total loans worth $82.3 billion at NYCB, as of March 31.  ( 70 min )

The current 2024 meme stock moment feels like a callback from 2021's big retail saga that resulted in a movie. But despite some big pops in GameStop and AMC, this time has some key differences.  ( 71 min )

At its most basic, creating a retirement budget is all about money in vs. money out. You figure out what kind of income you can reliably generate from your combined assets, then compare it against your household spending. If income surpasses spending, you're set. If not, you need to make some adjustments. Need help creating […] The post We’re 60, Have $1.3 Million in 401(k)s and Will Receive $5,100 Monthly From Social Security. What's Our Retirement Budget? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartA  ( 73 min )

Super Micro Computer reported revenue growth of 200% in its latest quarter.  ( 69 min )

Don't pay much attention to the $7 billion annual loss for the foundry segment.  ( 71 min )

Enterprise Products Partners is getting closer to adding even more fuel to its growth engine.  ( 64 min )

Nvidia is spreading some of its recently amassed wealth by investing in smaller AI companies.  ( 72 min )

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Plug Power stock is a lot cheaper than it was in 2023, but there's a catch.  ( 71 min )

Novavax shares have soared and plummeted in recent years.  ( 71 min )

Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp, is never shy about making bold statements.  ( 69 min )

Nasdaq futures are flat in premarket trading Wednesday.  ( 16 min )

A modest amount of money can go a long way on Wall Street when it's put to work in game-changing companies.  ( 73 min )

Among Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla, there are three industry-leading companies that a trio of Wall Street analysts believes could plummet.  ( 74 min )

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Super Micro Computer is a popular choice among artificial intelligence (AI) investors.  ( 71 min )

Retail investor darlings GameStop and AMC Entertainment's Frankfurt-listed shares jumped on Wednesday, in a continuation of this week's rally after posts from "Roaring Kitty" Keith Gill a central figure behind the 2021 meme stock frenzy. Cinema chain AMC's Frankfurt shares soared 32% in heavy trading volume, having closed up 32% in Tuesday's U.S. trading, while video game retailer Gamestop jumped 26% in Frankfurt, after a 60% Tuesday surge in New York. Keith Gill, popularly known among traders as "Roaring Kitty", shared a series of cryptic posts on social media platform X on Sunday following a three-year gap.  ( 69 min )

Asian stocks were mostly higher on Wednesday after a rally on Wall Street that took the Nasdaq composite index to a record high. A report Tuesday showed that prices remain stubbornly high at the wholesale level in the United States, before many price changes are passed along to consumers, with the producer price index reading for April reaching 0.5%, higher than forecast. The rate of inflation has been ticking higher in 2024, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve could have a hard time taming inflation to its goal of 2%.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Global equities are set for a fresh record after a big tech-led rally in US gauges, with investors awaiting key inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy. Most Read from BloombergFlood of China Used Cooking Oil Spurs Call to Hike US LeviesTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindBiden Accuses China of ‘Cheating’ on Trade, Imposes New TariffsHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptOpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever Is Leaving the  ( 72 min )

The technology-driven market rally will eventually run out of steam. However, until it does, many analysts are optimistic about overlooked companies that could gain just as much as the most obvious high-growth stocks. Though the implied upside varies greatly in the following trio (VRT, DELL, PLD), I would keep tabs on the following stocks as analysts look to reward companies that are able to make money from AI bets sooner rather than in the distant future. Indeed, getting in on the AI boom entai  ( 72 min )

Meme stocks are soaring again, delighting fans, frustrating detractors and showing Wall Street that the social media force behind the wild GameStop rally in 2021 is still going strong. Shares of other companies, including theater chain AMC headphones maker Koss and food storage container company Tupperware have followed suit. Like GameStop, many of the stocks are heavily shorted and their fundamentals have declined over the last few years.  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- MicroStrategy Inc., a company best-known for accumulating a roughly $13 billion hoard of Bitcoin, will be included in a key global equity index following a rally in the firm’s shares that outpaced the digital asset.Most Read from BloombergFlood of China Used Cooking Oil Spurs Call to Hike US LeviesHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptBiden Accuses China of ‘Cheating’ on Trade, Imposes New TariffsTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindOpenAI C  ( 70 min )

Walmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant’s campus offices. It also said it will require most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to its primary offices in Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey; and the San Francisco Bay Area. The news, conveyed via a Walmart staff memo provided to The Associated Press, said the relocations will serve the goal of “bringing more of us together more often.”  ( 69 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fired Jean Paul Prates, the chief executive of the country’s state-owned oil company, Petroleo Brasileiro SA, following a dispute over dividend payments.Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindBiden Accuses China of ‘Cheating’ on Trade, Imposes New TariffsFlood of China Used Cooking Oil Spurs Call to Hike US LeviesHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptS&P 500 Gets Close to All  ( 70 min )

De Vinex-wijken, waarvan er in Nederland vele tientallen zijn, zijn volgens onderzoek te veel gericht op gezinnen met een hoog inkomen. Daardoor is er voor starters te weinig plek. Ook ouderen die kleiner willen wonen, kunnen er nauwelijks terecht.  ( 1 min )

In de eerste maanden van dit jaar reisden 16,3 miljoen reizigers via de vijf grootste Nederlandse luchthavens. Dat zijn er ruim twee miljoen meer dan een jaar eerder, maar nog altijd minder dan de iets meer dan zeventien miljoen passagiers die in 2019 van, naar of via Nederland vlogen.  ( 1 min )

Duitse luchthavens verwachten zo'n twee miljoen voetbalfans tijdens het Europees Kampioenschap voetbal dat op 14 juni begint. Ruim vijfhonderd extra vluchten worden uitgevoerd.  ( 1 min )

De overheidssubsidie op duurzame warmtepompen komt vooral terecht bij mensen die relatief veel geld verdienen en in grote huizen wonen. Het lukt de overheid niet met de subsidie alle Nederlanders te bereiken, constateert de Algemene Rekenkamer.  ( 1 min )

De overheidssubsidie op duurzame warmtepompen komt vooral terecht bij mensen die relatief veel geld verdienen en in grote huizen wonen. Het lukt de overheid niet met de subsidie alle Nederlanders te bereiken, constateert de Algemene Rekenkamer.  ( 1 min )

Het demissionaire kabinet is niet in staat om alle politieke ambities waar te maken. Veel ministeries en uitvoeringsinstanties hebben te maken met een personeelstekort om het beleid uit kunnen voeren.  ( 1 min )

Na Eneco brengt ook energieleverancier Vattenfall voortaan terugleverkosten in rekening bij klanten met een variabel contract en zonnepanelen. Dat geldt ook voor klanten met een nieuw vast contract dat ingaat vanaf 1 juli.  ( 1 min )

Na een korte opleving eind vorig jaar is de Nederlandse economie afgelopen kwartaal weer in de min gedoken. Daarmee is het de vierde krimp in vijf kwartalen. De EU is daardoor minder positief over de economische vooruitzichten in ons land.  ( 1 min )

Na een korte opleving eind vorig jaar dook de Nederlandse economie afgelopen kwartaal weer in de min. Het gaat om een kleine krimp van 0,1 procent. Daarmee is het de vierde krimp in vijf kwartalen.  ( 1 min )

De meeste werkgevers betalen hun werknemers vergoedingen voor reiskosten en thuiswerken die overeenkomen met het fiscale maximum. Dat is de vergoeding per kilometer of dag waar geen belasting over betaald hoeft te worden.  ( 1 min )

Het Amerikaanse ministerie van Justitie overweegt vliegtuigfabrikant Boeing alsnog te vervolgen voor de twee dodelijke crashes met de 737 MAX in 2018 en 2019. Dat toestel was toen net geïntroduceerd en bleek allerlei mankementen te vertonen.  ( 1 min )

Huurders hebben afgelopen jaar opvallend veel vaker aan de bel getrokken bij de Huurcommissie over de servicekosten. De commissie ziet dat deze kosten steeds complexer worden en dat zowel verhuurders als huurders het ingewikkeld vinden.  ( 1 min )

Je kunt Google binnenkort niet alleen gebruiken om te zoeken, maar ook om vragen aan te stellen of opdrachten te geven. Kunstmatige intelligentie gaat die vragen beantwoorden en opdrachten uitvoeren, heeft de zoekgigant aangekondigd.  ( 1 min )

Je kunt Google binnenkort niet alleen gebruiken om te zoeken, maar ook om vragen aan te stellen of opdrachten te geven. Kunstmatige intelligentie gaat die vragen beantwoorden en opdrachten uitvoeren, heeft de zoekgigant aangekondigd.  ( 1 min )

ABN AMRO heeft zijn winst afgelopen kwartaal zien groeien naar 674 miljoen euro. Dat kwam onder meer doordat het bedrijf veel inkomsten had door zijn rentebeleid. Ook verlaging van de uitgaven hielp hierbij.  ( 1 min )

ABN AMRO heeft zijn winst afgelopen kwartaal zien groeien naar 674 miljoen euro. Dat kwam onder meer doordat het bedrijf veel inkomsten had door zijn rentebeleid. Ook verlaging van de uitgaven hielp hierbij.  ( 1 min )

Contactloos betalen wordt steeds populairder. Ruim de helft van de Nederlanders (53 procent) betaalt dagelijks met de smartphone. Een op de drie jongeren zegt zelfs bijna nooit meer met cash te betalen.  ( 1 min )

Contactloos betalen wordt steeds populairder. Ruim de helft van de Nederlanders (53 procent) betaalt dagelijks met de smartphone. Een op de drie jongeren geeft zelfs bijna nooit meer gebruik te maken cash.  ( 1 min )

Nog anderhalve maand en dan mogen supermarkten geen tabak meer verkopen. Dat scheelt ze miljarden euro's aan omzet, maar ook de winst én verkoopbonussen die ze sinds jaar en dag van tabaksfabrikanten krijgen. Bovendien vrezen de winkels klandizie te verliezen.  ( 1 min )

Cisco shares surged in extended trading Wednesday after the company reported third-quarter revenue exceeding analysts' expectations and raised its full-year guidance.  ( 17 min )

The spot price of gold rose Wednesday as a report on consumer prices showed inflation cooled in April.  ( 18 min )

The S&P 500 jumped 1.2% on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, reaching an all-time high as inflation data lifted optimism about potential interest rate cuts.  ( 17 min )

Baupost added 1.1 million shares of the AI voice company and sold more than 21 million shares of Warner Bros Discovery in the first quarter, a regulatory filing shows.  ( 18 min )

U.S. retail sales for April came in below expectations, breaking a trend of strong sales reports and leading some economists to wonder if the consumer is slowing down.  ( 18 min )

Disney CEO foreshadowed cost-cutting at Disney+ on Wednesday and shares of the entertainment company fell, despite technology-sector indexes broadly gaining.  ( 17 min )

Disney said it's making changes to tackle profitability challenges in its streaming business as it struggles to compete with Netflix  ( 18 min )

The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy informed the company that Prates will be replaced by former energy regulator Magda Chambriard.  ( 17 min )

Uber announced a number of new features and products Wednesday, including a partnership to allow products from Costco to be delivered through Uber Eats.  ( 19 min )

U.S. equities gained at midday Wednesday, May 15, 2024, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching all-time intraday highs as a report showed consumer inflation slowed in April.  ( 17 min )

After Microsoft-backed OpenAI unveiled its most capable artificial intelligence model yet called GPT-4o Monday, analysts indicated that gains from the improved tech could benefit Nvidia and other companies in the AI ecosystem.  ( 18 min )

Before the opening bell Thursday, Walmart reports results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter, a busy period that included a stock split and a number of significant announcements.  ( 19 min )

Inflation edged down to a 3.4% annual rate in April, according to a monthly report on consumer prices that, for the first time in months, didn't deliver a nasty surprise. The downtick raises hopes that inflation could be on a path back to the Fed's goal of 2%.  ( 19 min )

Monday.com shares jumped Wednesday as the maker of cloud-based workflow software added customers, set a free cash flow record, and gave better-than-expected guidance.  ( 17 min )

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Ray Dalio's asset management firm spent big on AI hardware companies and tech giants in the first quarter, a quarterly regulatory filing disclosed.  ( 18 min )

Chubb shares jumped more than 8% in late trade Wednesday evening after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $6.7 billion stake in the insurer. Monitor is key price level.  ( 1 min )

Cisco shares surged in extended trading Wednesday after the company reported third-quarter revenue exceeding analysts' expectations and raised its full-year guidance.  ( 1 min )

Disney CEO foreshadowed cost-cutting at Disney+ on Wednesday and shares of the entertainment company fell, despite technology-sector indexes broadly gaining.  ( 1 min )

Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company "invested too much" in streaming and is making changes to tackle profitability challenges as it struggles to compete with Netflix.  ( 1 min )

The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy informed the company that Prates will be replaced by former energy regulator Magda Chambriard.  ( 1 min )

Uber announced a number of new features and products Wednesday, including a partnership to allow products from Costco to be delivered through Uber Eats.  ( 1 min )

After Microsoft-backed OpenAI unveiled its most capable artificial intelligence model yet called GPT-4o Monday, analysts indicated that gains from the improved tech could benefit Nvidia and other companies in the AI ecosystem.  ( 1 min )

Before the opening bell Thursday, Walmart reports results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter, a busy period that included a stock split and a number of significant announcements.  ( 1 min )

NYCB shares jumped in premarket trading Wednesday after the embattled bank said it has agreed to sell $5 billion of loans to JPMorgan Chase. Monitor these important chart levels.  ( 1 min )

(Bloomberg) -- New York Community Bancorp, disposing of assets and freeing up cash after its rescue by investors, agreed to sell about $5 billion of loans to JPMorgan Chase & Co.Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindBiden Accuses China of ‘Cheating’ on Trade, Imposes New TariffsFlood of China Used Cooking Oil Spurs Call to Hike US LeviesHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptMacron Puts French Banks in Play With Plan to Transform Euro  ( 26 min )

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Tesla plans to lay off an additional 601 employees in California, according to its notice to government agencies on Monday. The electric carmaker said last month it will lay off 6,020 people in California and Texas, as part of its global job cuts announced by CEO Elon Musk.  ( 68 min )

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The deal bolsters NYCB's liquidity and capital as it executes a crucial turnaround to return to profitability over the next two years. NYCB expects the transaction will add 65 basis points to its CET1 capital ratio and bolster its liquidity profile as the proceeds of the sale will be reinvested into cash and securities, it said. The sale of its loans comes after NYCB promised to shrink its balance sheet by reducing non-core assets.  ( 69 min )

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Former top boss at L3 Harris Technologies Bill Brown succeeded Roman as CEO on May 1. Roman transitioned to become 3M's executive chairman on the same day. Brown takes the helm after a period of what has been seen as poor financial performance, which 3M has tried to mitigate by rolling out a major restructuring that includes cutting thousands of jobs and the spinoff of its healthcare business into a listed company.  ( 69 min )

A short squeeze has hit the residential solar industry.  ( 70 min )

High-net-worth individuals, those with net worths of $1 million or more and liquid assets, take different approaches to finance than others.  ( 68 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Is the erstwhile “Bond King” becoming the options king? Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindBiden Accuses China of ‘Cheating’ on Trade, Imposes New TariffsFlood of China Used Cooking Oil Spurs Call to Hike US LeviesMacron Puts French Banks in Play With Plan to Transform EuropeHow One of the World's Oldest Hedge Funds Went BankruptBill Gross is making a habit of selling options on meme stocks, and his latest trades center on GameStop  ( 70 min )

More cash will solve some problems, but maybe not the ones that need to be solved.  ( 69 min )

Meme stocks soared again as US equities more broadly stayed muted in the countdown to fresh inflation data and a Jerome Powell speech.  ( 86 min )

Truth Social, through its public entity Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:DJT), has been on an incredibly volatile run since officially going public in March. Following its IPO, the company reached highs of $79.38 before going on a monthlong sell-off to $22.55. The stock has since rallied as much as 138% since its lows, closing at over $54 last Thursday before taking a breather down to $50.99 on Friday. The volatility is attributed to two factors. The initial downfall was from an objec  ( 71 min )

If you think this new law will measurably increase marijuana sales, you must be smoking something.  ( 70 min )

Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) is an industry-leading cloud solutions provider that recently nailed the Big Money stock formula: big earnings, improved guidance, and share buybacks.  ( 69 min )

“It wouldn’t surprise me if they see an outflow of clients over the next six months,” one user told MarketWatch.  ( 72 min )

Federal support might turn green energy companies suddenly profitable, but after decades of losses, you should be skeptical of that.  ( 70 min )

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Analysts carry a great deal of weight on Wall Street and help to shape investor sentiment. Analyst upgrades & price target increases are great motivations for investors to buy a stock. Consequently, when an analyst upgrades or maintains a previous rating while increasing the price target, investors may anticipate a boost to the share price. Analysts will often review a particular subsector and then increase price targets on more than one stock within a certain sector. Other times when one analys  ( 72 min )

Here's why the stock could surge higher by year-end.  ( 71 min )

Sony and Paramount did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Reuters reported last week that Paramount was in talks to open its books to a consortium of Sony Pictures and buyout firm Apollo Global Management interested in acquiring the company for $26 billion. A special committee of Paramount's board that is evaluating the company's options had allowed an exclusivity period to lapse in its deal discussions with Skydance earlier this month.  ( 69 min )

“We are homebodies with fairly simple and inexpensive tastes.”  ( 72 min )

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Meme stocks are shaking Wall Street once again. Ever since bands of smaller-pocketed and novice investors began taking stock prices of downtrodden companies to breathtaking heights three years ago, the potential for more flareups has been obvious. The biggest change from the initial supernova for GameStop's stock is how the experience of 2021 makes this all feel familiar.  ( 73 min )

Retail investor flows into GameStop and AMC are still a far cry from the 2021 meme stock craze.  ( 71 min )

Retiring solely on dividend income is a dream for many investors. The appeal of passive income that covers living expenses without needing to sell assets is undeniable. But how much does one need to have invested to make this dream a reality? Don't Miss: If the United States had access to today’s high-yield savings accounts rates in 2015, it wouldn’t need to save another penny. Can you guess how many Americans successfully retire with $1,000,000 saved? The percentage may shock you. According to  ( 71 min )

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Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amount that you must withdraw from certain tax-advantaged retirement accounts. They begin at age 72 or 73, depending on your circumstances and continue indefinitely. There is, unfortunately, no age when RMDs stop. You … Continue reading → The post At What Age Do RMDs Stop? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 72 min )

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CEO Chris Kempczinski has put a recent emphasis on affordability as low-income diners turn away from the golden arches.  ( 71 min )

Consumers are responding to the price and innovation of chicken menu items.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oracle Corp. gained as much as 5.3% after the Information reported the company is close to a deal for a $10 billion cloud contract with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI.Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindBiden Accuses China of ‘Cheating’ on Trade, Imposes New TariffsMacron Puts French Banks in Play With Plan to Transform EuropeFive Under-the-Radar Billionaires Making Vast Fortunes in Modi's IndiaFlood of China Used Co  ( 70 min )

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank is unlikely to raise its key interest rate in response to signs of stubborn inflation and underscored his view that price increases would soon start to cool again. Powell stressed that the Fed's preferred approach was to keep its benchmark rate at its current two-decade peak rather than increase it. “I don’t think that it’s likely, based on the data that we have, that the next move that we make would be a rate hike," Powell said.  ( 70 min )

Well-known financial adviser Dave Ramsey said renting is a strategic choice — not a waste of money. It can save people from becoming ‘house poor,' a situation where owning a home stretches your finances too thin, leaving little room for other expenses and savings. Renting allows people to buy time, until they can purchase a home. "Just because a mortgage payment might be less than rent doesn't mean it's the right time for you to buy a house," Ramsey wrote in a May 7 post on X. "There are a LOT m  ( 71 min )

April's CPI report is one of the most important data points the Federal Reserve will consider in its next interest rate decision.  ( 72 min )

Plug Power wants to raise prices until its product becomes more popular. But that's not how economics works.  ( 70 min )

Fede Chair Jerome Powell reiterated his stance that the central bank will need to remain patient and see further progress on inflation before reducing interest rates.  ( 71 min )

A new loan has investors gassing up their portfolios with this hydrogen stock.  ( 70 min )

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Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) stock is trading lower Tuesday after the company reported its quarterly results. The Jack Ma co-founded e-commerce giant reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2023 revenue growth of 7% year-on-year to $30.73 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $30.40 billion. Adjusted earnings per ADS of $1.40 missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.41. Net income plunged 86% Y/Y to $453 million due to net loss from its investments in publicly traded companie  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Heavily shorted SunPower Corp. shares have been caught up in the meme-stock frenzy, sending the solar power company toward its biggest gain on record.Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindMacron Puts French Banks in Play With Plan to Transform EuropeBiden Adds Tariffs on Chinese Chips, Critical Minerals, EVsTesla Rehires Some Supercharger Workers Weeks After Musk’s CutsFive Under-the-Radar Billionaires Making Vast Fortunes in Modi's In  ( 70 min )

Nvidia continues to dominate the artificial intelligence market.  ( 69 min )

Intel's Foundry could be its biggest growth opportunity, but it will take time before investors reap the benefits.  ( 69 min )

These healthcare stocks offer completely different approaches to long-term investment gains.  ( 71 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- US producer prices rose in April by more than projected, suggesting it will take time for inflationary pressures to abate in some key parts of the economy.Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindMacron Puts French Banks in Play With Plan to Transform EuropeTesla Rehires Some Supercharger Workers Weeks After Musk’s CutsBiden Adds Tariffs on Chinese Chips, Critical Minerals, EVsFive Under-the-Radar Billionaires Making Vast Fortunes in Modi  ( 70 min )

AMC raised $250 million amid renewed interest in shares during Monday's trading session.  ( 70 min )

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U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April amid strong gains in the costs of services and goods, indicating that inflation remained elevated early in the second quarter. The producer price index for final demand rose 0.5% last month after falling by a downwardly revised 0.1% in March, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Tuesday. Financial markets expect the Federal Reserve to start its easing cycle in September, though some economists believe the first interest rate cut could come in July.  ( 69 min )

U.S. wholesale prices rose sharply last month, a sign that stubbornly high inflation may persist after three elevated readings in consumer prices to start the year. The Labor Department said Tuesday that its producer price index — which tracks price changes before they reach consumers — climbed 0.5% from March to April, after it dipped 0.1% the previous month. A measure of underlying inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy categories, also jumped 0.5% from March to April.  ( 69 min )

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US shoppers under pressure are expected to spend less at Home Depot, but the home improvement retailer may make up some of the loss with professional consumers.  ( 71 min )

Wall Street's finest are bullish on two supercharged chip stocks not named Nvidia.  ( 72 min )

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Meme stocks soared again as US equities more broadly stayed muted in the countdown to fresh inflation data and a Jerome Powell speech.  ( 72 min )

Meme stocks soared again as US equities more broadly stayed muted in the countdown to fresh inflation data and a Jerome Powell speech.  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant Petrobras is curbing politically charged dividends after reporting lower profits. Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindMacron Puts French Banks in Play With Plan to Transform EuropeTesla Rehires Some Supercharger Workers Weeks After Musk’s CutsFive Under-the-Radar Billionaires Making Vast Fortunes in Modi's IndiaBiden Adds Tariffs on Chinese Chips, Critical Minerals, EVsPetrobras’s board approved 1.  ( 71 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. reported a 6.6% rise in revenue after its main e-commerce and cloud businesses managed only modest growth.Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindMacron Puts French Banks in Play With Plan to Transform EuropeTesla Rehires Some Supercharger Workers Weeks After Musk’s CutsFive Under-the-Radar Billionaires Making Vast Fortunes in Modi's IndiaChina to Start $138 Billion Bond Sale on Friday to Boost EconomyRevenue f  ( 70 min )

GameStop stock stock surged again early Tuesday, adding to a 74% rise on Monday as meme stocks appear to be back in vogue.  ( 71 min )

GameStop stock stock surged again early Tuesday, adding to a 74% rise on Monday as meme stocks appear to be back in vogue.  ( 71 min )

GameStop stock stock surged again early Tuesday, adding to a 74% rise on Monday as meme stocks appear to be back in vogue.  ( 70 min )

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Eli Lilly just took a page out of Novo Nordisk's book.  ( 71 min )

Nvidia is still growing at warp speed.  ( 71 min )

The growth of AI continues to drive the stock market, with these companies in the forefront.  ( 71 min )

Chinese EV makers are pushing back against the idea that their success in making affordable cars is due to state help.  ( 70 min )

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Find the latest Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

Find the latest Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

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Find the latest Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) stock forecast based on top analyst's estimates, plus more investing and trading data from Yahoo Finance  ( 50 min )

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Recent quarterly earnings suggest these companies have bright futures, and you won't want to miss out.  ( 71 min )

China's Alibaba Group Holding on Tuesday beat analysts' estimates for fourth-quarter revenue, as a focus on low-cost goods in response to cautious consumer spending helped boost domestic e-commerce sales in the three-month period. The company reported revenue of 221.87 billion yuan ($30.66 billion)in the three months ended March 31, compared with a consensus estimate of 219.66 billion yuan, according to LSEG data. ($1 = 7.2355 Chinese yuan renminbi)  ( 68 min )

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Home Depot's sales continued to soften in the first quarter as the nation's largest home improvement retailer was not only constrained by high mortgage rates and higher inflation for its customers, but it also had to deal with a delayed start to spring. Sales slipped 2.3% to $36.42 billion for the period ended April 28, just shy of the $36.65 billion that analysts polled by Zacks Investment Research expected.  ( 70 min )

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The tech giant has delivered stellar performance for two decades and isn't slowing down yet.  ( 70 min )

Imagine that you’re 65 years old and just completed a Roth conversion during a low-tax year early in retirement to avoid future required minimum distributions (RMDs). However, not long after the conversion, you want to withdraw the money you just paid taxes on. But pursuing the withdrawal without first understanding the five-year rule for Roth […] The post I'm 65 and Just Did a Roth IRA Conversion to Avoid RMDs. Does the 5-Year Rule Apply to Me? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 73 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Meme-stock traders again piled into GameStop Corp. and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc., a day after shares of both firms soared in a revival of the retail frenzy. Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindMacron Puts French Banks in Play With Plan to Transform EuropeTesla Rehires Some Supercharger Workers Weeks After Musk’s CutsChina to Start $138 Billion Bond Sale on Friday to Boost EconomyThe video-game retailer’s stock jumped 34% in pre  ( 69 min )

Is Palantir a buy on the dip?  ( 71 min )

Producer price index (PPI) for final demand is expected to have edged up 0.3% last month, according to economists polled by Reuters, after increasing by an unrevised 0.2% in March. Sticky inflation and persistent labor market strength have prompted financial markets and most economists to push back expectations for an initial Fed interest rate cut. Traders now see a 49.6% chance that the central bank will ease rates by 25 basis points in September, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, from 44% last month.  ( 62 min )